Rising nationalism tends to have a negative impact on international cooperation and peace.
Nationalism often prioritizes a country's own interests over international collaboration and can lead to protectionist policies, decreased willingness to engage in multilateral agreements, and increased tensions with other nations. As they say, being a patriot is good, but being a blind patriot and following the nation ideologies blindly could be detrimental for peace.
It can fuel "us versus them" mentality, like we saw recently during India Pakistan war, making it harder to achieve cooperation on global issues like climate change, trade, or security. This can lead to strained relations between countries and potentially increase the risk of conflict.
Nationalist policies can also lead to domestic political polarization and international isolation if taken to extremes. In contrast, international cooperation often requires compromise and a willingness to consider the interests of other nations.
Managing the balance between protecting national interests and engaging in necessary international cooperation is crucial for maintaining peace and addressing global challenges.
