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Nationalism vs. Internationalism

Nationalism vs. Internationalism. Dilemma? What dilemma? (Chap 15) SS 20-1. At Issue?. Why is nationalism sometimes sacrificed in favour of internationalism How is nationalism sacrificed? What are some of the impacts of such sacrifice? When the heck is this unit going to end??.

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Nationalism vs. Internationalism

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  1. Nationalism vs. Internationalism Dilemma? What dilemma? (Chap 15) SS 20-1

  2. At Issue? • Why is nationalism sometimes sacrificed in favour of internationalism • How is nationalism sacrificed? • What are some of the impacts of such sacrifice? • When the heck is this unit going to end??

  3. Why is nationalism sometimes sacrificed in favour of internationalism? • The EU serves as a model to understand this question • The EU offers its many member lots of benefits . . . . .but . . . It does compromise the nations’ independence • The “Schengen Agreement” – abolishes border controls between participating members • If anyone can freely cross borders between EU members, does national security exist anymore?

  4. National culture vs. European culture • Britain was reluctant to join the EU out of fears that its national interests and identity would take a back seat – Britain joined anyways • This fear shows that some say there is a trend toward the creation of a European culture at the expense of national cultures. • Slovenia – one of the newer European nations has been vulnerable to aggressive nations and internal ethnic fighting throughout its history • They chose to join the EU despite considering an isolationist policy • Why??? The benefits of membership (economic, political and social) outweigh the drawbacks imposed on their independence

  5. Some other cultural concerns . . . • Creation of the EU has led to people gaining access to work over much greater areas • Employers can draw from a much larger group of workers and professionals • But . . . Immigration is a problem for some EU nations • ie – the influx of Muslim immigrants has led to many new challenges • Differences in religion, traditions and rules about clothing • There are more Muslims in EU jails then there are Europeans • Are Muslims being unfairly targeted? • What rights and obligations do individuals and collectives have within the EU?

  6. Compromise, Harmonize . . . • For countries to work together, they have cooperate and be willing to give in to one another so that all benefit • Policies such as deregulation, integration and harmonization become important • In some cases, national governments may be less able to assert independence because their hands may be tied by treaties and agreements

  7. Who serves whom? • International terrorism is a shared concern for all nations • Since Sept. 11, 2001, the US and Canada have increasingly coordinated their security and defense policies • This coordination is especially noticeable in the military • Canada has increased its military spending by increasing troop levels and shifting toward multi force and multi-country operations • Increasing, Canadian troops are supporting US military operations and are working under the leadership of US forces • Is this a hegemonic relationship, or do both countries benefit? Canada’s defense capabilities have improved in recent years

  8. Onto NAFTA for the final word . . • Depending on your perspective, NAFTA is either a good thing or a bad arrangement for Canada • Read p. 335 -336 to discuss the pros and cons of NAFTA – create a t-chartto record your findings • Does Canada gain more than it loses by giving up some of its national interests to accommodate NAFTA?

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