Patriotism or politics – the fight over the flag As populism rises, the Australian flag is being used as a political tool – defining patriotism and drawing lines around national identity.

The Australian flag is back at the centre of politics – used to define patriotism and draw lines around who belongs.
From Malinauskas to the Coalition and One Nation, the battle over national symbols is intensifying, Marian Sawer writes.
#auspol #AustralianPolitics #Populism #NationalIdentity

Why People Get History So Wrong - Industrial Estate of Mind Why do people get history so wrong? From ‘great men’ myths to culture wars, how a distorted view of the past shapes politics today.

People don’t just misunderstand history—they imagine themselves inside it, and that’s how myths about the past end up shaping today’s culture wars.
#History #CultureWars #BritishPolitics #GreatManTheory #NationalIdentity #Politics #Society

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#ISSP #Data #NationalIdentity #Citizenship
Final release ISSP Data on National Identity and Citizenship out now!
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#taiwan #china #PRC #ROC #nationalidentity #systemblame #blame #politics

“It was torture:” Kyrgyzstan’s search for new anthem hits false notes Hundreds of entries and two contests later, country can’t find perfect pitch.

Hundreds of entries and two contests later, country can’t find perfect pitch. Bne IntelliNews #Kyrgyzstan #NationalAnthem #MusicContest #CulturalChallenges #NationalIdentity

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Elie Mahfoud, a Change Movement leader, criticized Sheikh Naim Qassem for prioritizing loyalty to Iran over Lebanese identity, warning against foreign influence and urging the need for local legitimacy in Lebanon.

#Lebanon #Iran #NationalIdentity

Happy Chinese New Year? Fine for Howard, treason for Albanese Mocking a prime minister for wishing Chinese Australians a happy new year says less about foreign policy than about how national identity is being weaponised in domestic politics.

When “Happy Chinese New Year” is treated as a geopolitical signal, the real target is not foreign policy but multicultural belonging. Chinese Australians should not be props in a domestic culture war, writes Fred Zhang.
#auspol #MulticulturalAustralia #ChineseNewYear #Media #NationalIdentity

Nobody asked, but: tonight Italy plays Germany in #WinterOlympics men's #curling and, as a reminder of the complexity of #nationalIdentity, I, an Italy-born German citizen, contrary to what I mostly do in sports, will side with Italy!

#socialConstruct #imaginedCommunities #Heimat

THINKING OUT LOUD: That Uneasy Feeling That Americans Have Right Now

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#AmericanDisillusionment #MAGA #PoliticalShift #AmericanMyth #DemocracyCrisis #NationalIdentity #CivicAwakening #InstitutionalTrust #CulturalShift #PostTruthEra

Flag politics in Canada and New Zealand resulted in drastically different outcomes | The-14 Canada replaced its colonial-era flag in 1965, while New Zealand kept its own. A comparison of politics, identity and public opinion behind both debates.

Flag politics in Canada and New Zealand resulted in drastically different outcomes
#IndigenousPeoples #Maori #Canada #NewZealand #Flags #Colonialism #Politics #FlagDebate #NationalIdentity #Society #Culture #MapleLeaf #Commonwealth #History #Referendum
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President Putin: Russia is "united by the desire to preserve everything." 🇷🇺

#Russia #Putin #Unity #Preservation #NationalIdentity #BRICS #Sovereignty #MultipolarWorld

Mythological Symbolism in Political Propaganda: How Old Stories Still Shape Power For a long time, I believed politics was mostly about arguments. Who had better policies? Who spoke more clearly? Who made stronger promises? But over time, I noticed something deeper at work. Politics isn’t really driven by logic. It’s driven by stories. Every society carries stories about its origins, heroes, and the future it deserves. Some stories come from history. Others come from mythology.

Politics doesn’t run on facts alone. It runs on myths. https://t.ly/PN4Vq

#Mythology #Politics #PoliticalPropaganda #NationalIdentity #Symbolism #History #Culture #Psychology #Geopolitics #DeepReads #CriticalThinking #Storytelling #WritersCommunity #KnowledgeSharing #LongReads #TrendingTopics

At that point, they might as well pack up and head back to Europe.

#Alberta #Canada #CanadianPride #ColonialIrony #IndigenousVoices #NationalIdentity

Who, What, Wear, Why: The Politics Of Wedding Attire True leadership involves choosing domestic designers to highlight local industry, fostering healthy competition, and showcasing traditional attire

When leaders dress, it’s never just fashion. In politics, attire is messaging—and choosing across a hostile border speaks louder than any speech
By Bisma Tirmizi

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#Diplomatic #PoliticalSymbolism #PakistanDiaspora #Politics #Culture #NationalIdentity

The unifying magic of the unwaved flag: Do national identity primes reduce affective polarization? | European Journal of Political Research | Cambridge Core The unifying magic of the unwaved flag: Do national identity primes reduce affective polarization?

The magic of unwaved flags 🪄🚩

Maria Nordbrandt, Gina Gustavsson & Karen N. Breidahl showed Swedes and Danes their national flags to ask whether subtle reminders of #NationalIdentity can reduce #Polarization.

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#IPSPodcast #SingaporeUnpacked #NationalIdentity #Singapore #Multiculturalism

Analysis: The charism of ‘weak establishment’ The Archbishop-elect faces a formidable balancing act, writes Chris Baker

How might the Church of England reconnect itself to the emerging complexities of what Englishness could signify?

#churchtimes #comment #analysis #english #englishness #nationalidentity

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Sheikh Ahmed Qabalan condemned Israel's aggression against Lebanon, urging national unity and action from officials. He stressed the need for military strength and resistance to uphold Lebanon's dignity and sovereignty, rejecting humiliation.

#Lebanon #Resistance #NationalIdentity

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Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan stressed Lebanon's need for proactive security measures, criticizing passivity amid destruction. He urged aligning actions with national interests against both external threats like Israel and local adversaries undermining defense.

#Lebanon #Security #NationalIdentity

I Was Proud to Be Spanish — Until I Realized What That Actually Meant - Dualistic Unity I was proud to be Spanish—until I realized what that really meant. A reflection on colonial identity, Puerto Rico, and letting go of labels.

Pride in identity can feel grounding—until you start questioning what it’s built on. What happens then? dualisticunity.com/i-was-proud-... #NationalIdentity #SelfInquiry

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Still perhaps the best-selling American work of literature, #CommonSense by #ThomasPaine was first published #ThisDayInHistory in 1776. The English-born #Enlightenment #deist presented an argument for an emergent American #NationalIdentity as distinct from that of Great Britain.

🔴 A direct assault on national identity? The stated goals include combating "xenophobia" and "nationalism." Opponents see this as a funded campaign to dismantle traditional values and patriotism.
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#NationalIdentity #CultureWar #TraditionalValues

The final act isn’t about decline; it’s about choosing what comes next. Influence can be rebuilt. Trust can be restored. But only if we face the moment honestly. #Leadership #NationalIdentity

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#AccessibilityTheology #ChristianIdentity #Deification #DisabilityAwareness #EasternChristianity #Eschatology #FaithAndDisability #GodsPlan #InclusiveTheology #ModernOrthodoxy #NationalIdentity #OrthodoxTheology #PetreMaican #PublicOrthodoxy #RadboudUniversity #RomanianTheology #Staniloae

PIA’s name and iconic logo will remain unchanged after privatisation, as the government moves to preserve the airline’s national identity despite new ownership.

#PIA #PIAPrivatisation #PakistanAirlines #NationalIdentity #AviationNews #PakistanEconomy #DailyScoop #AI

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Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan warns of a severe crisis in Lebanon due to paralyzed governance and social issues, urging for a strong government to address external threats and financial mismanagement to restore stability. #LebanonCrisis #PoliticalStability #NationalIdentity

Reformed MPU Curriculum to Build Civic Awareness and National Identity The Ministry of Higher Education is set to overhaul the General Studies Subjects (MPU) framework at universities and colleges to strengthen civic awareness, patriotism and a sense of national identity among students. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the move reflects growing recognition of the importance of structured civic education in […]

Reformed MPU Curriculum to Build Civic Awareness and National Identity #CivicAwareness #NationalIdentity #HigherEducation #EducationReform #Patriotism

Ottawa Linguists Urge Government to Adopt Canadian Spelling in Documents Canadian linguists urge Ottawa to maintain Canadian spelling in federal documents, highlighting its role in preserving national identity.

Ottawa Linguists Urge Government to Adopt Canadian Spelling in Documents

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#ottawa #canadianlinguists #canadianspelling #federaldocuments #nationalidentity #languagepolicy #canada

Project 2025 architects lay out 2026 policy vision The foundation's priorities map out the conservative movement's wish list.

Project 2026 embeds abortion restrictions into a wider cultural‑governance strategy, using reproductive policy to enforce a conservative national identity. #Trump #HeritageFoundation #Project2026 #AbortionPolicy #CulturalGovernance #NationalIdentity #Axios

Project 2025 architects lay out 2026 policy vision The foundation's priorities map out the conservative movement's wish list.

Project 2026 weaponizes immigration policy as a national‑identity enforcement tool, tightening pathways and aligning restrictions with executive ideological objectives. #Trump #HeritageFoundation #Project2026 #ImmigrationPolicy #NationalIdentity #Axios