"Secular State of Conflict - The Nationalist Legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
It is witnessed in virtually every nation worldwide, albeit in various forms and degrees. From the stars and stripes on every street corner July Fourth in the United States, to rallies in downtown Brussels to promote Belgian unity, nationalism is a widespread force with an admirable purpose: to create a sense of pride for one’s country or community, and learn to value that community’s cultural, social and political make-up. Still, despite its honorable raison d’être, not all strains of nationalism are positive, and in some instances, they incite violence, persecution and the loss of both personal and civil liberties."
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