National identity and the idea of European unity
Anthony D. Smith
Since the project of European integration began, at issue has always been whether a political identity could develop to underpin unification. Is genuine possible? Anthony Smith takes up question from standpoint his work on nationalism. Why is it that we are witnessing revival nationalism even as globalizing trends post-industrial society become clearer? Established cultures essentially antithetical development cosmopolitan culture, he writes, which poses problems for identity. If this do more than coexist weakly alongside national and subnational identities, may come dangerous price only if Europe defines itself exclusively against other world actors.
International Affairs