nationalism | Watching America

Poland: Vox Populi Is Not Vox Dei: Democracy Is Mortal and Requires Active Defense*

Marta Johnson - June 4, 2026. Published in Gazeta Wyborcza

There is no shortage of initiatives, resolutions and legislation aimed at defending democracy in the EU. What is missing is effectiveness.

Australia: For Its 250th Birthday, America Is Being America

Rejeanne Lacroix - January 3, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia

Poland: Taking on Donald Trump: The Leftist Revolution in New York

Danuta Kowalska - November 9, 2025. Published in Rzeczpospolita

It cannot be ruled out that Mamdani's victory will also prove to be an inspiration for a free Europe.

Taiwan: A New Political Correctness Takes Hold as the US Veers to the Right

Matthew McKay - October 2, 2025. Published in The Storm Media

If Joseph McCarthy had broadband access in hell, he would probably marvel at how successive generations are living up to his promise.

China: Blind Faith in US ‘Security Commitments’ Is Short-Sighted

Hannah La Porte - July 21, 2025. Published in Huanqiu Times

Post-WWII history is littered with examples of the U.S. abandoning its allies[.]

Mauritius: Trump Is Ignoring the Power of Nationalism at His Own Peril

Robin Koerner - April 4, 2025. Published in Mauritius Times

Trump’s brand of American nationalism ignores the fact other countries also have national aspirations – and are willing to fight back.

Poland: Donald Trump Is Not As Scary As Portrayed. Why Americans Still Support Him

Danuta Kowalska - March 23, 2024. Published in Rzeczpospolita

Bulgaria: Macedonian Bulgarians in the United States

Georgi Dimitrov - May 29, 2022. Published in Trud

This is how a front working against Bulgaria in the United States and Australia was created.

Mexico: Of Patriots and Patriotism

Robin Koerner - May 6, 2022. Published in El Heraldo de Mexico

Patriotism is a great concept, but should be practiced with caution.

South Korea: Why Koreans Criticize the US for the Taft-Katsura Agreement

Robin Koerner - November 25, 2021. Published in Hankyoreh

Pursuing national interests under the pretense of advancing righteous ideals increases the risk of conflict and decreases chances of compromise, ultimately leading to disaster.

Canada: Canada and the US — 2 Nations, 2 Birthdays, 2 Very Different Attitudes

Rejeanne Lacroix - June 30, 2021. Published in Ottawa Citizen

Qatar: The Great Republican Divide Can Be Healed

Robin Koerner - May 23, 2021. Published in Al Jazeera

The Republican grassroots are in no mood to share much thinking with Democrats; therefore, studying [the U.K. Conservative Party] could provide a more palatable template to succeed in elections.

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