Miguelángel Verde

doi:10.62876/lr.v0i13.629

Authors

Miguelángel Verde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62876/lr.v0i13.629

Keywords:

globalization, nationalism, globalism

Abstract

Countries like China and Korea have expressed outrage towards Japanese government´s controversial decisions regarding constitutional revision and some bills on Self-Defense Forces and the content of educational programs. These actions may respond to changes in global geopolitics. In times of globalization most countries assume "globalism" in order to secure their own national identity. Using Japan as a case study, this paper offers an explanation of how "globalism" can lead to nationalism. It also investigates whether the greatest threat to democracy is civil society´s inaction and how sufficient action may thwart radicalization of nationalism.

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Author Biography

Miguelángel Verde

School of Human and Environmental Studies

Universidad de Kyoto

rorin.no.kokoro@gmail.com

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