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The History That Syria's New Leaders Will Need to Overcome

The fall of the Assad regime offers a critical moment for rebuilding Syria's social and political landscape.

Dance performance addresses fraught politics around South Asian heritage

Raikhy’s performance explores the identity and significance of the Dancing Girl figurine within India’s complex heritage and nationalist narratives.

National mood shift since Trump's win is reviving America's lost vigor

The recent election results signal a significant shift in American political energy and optimism reminiscent of the Reagan era.

Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

There is resistance in Romania to renaming streets that honor fascists, reflecting tensions between historical acknowledgment and national identity.

Is it too early to reopen Notre Dame cathedral? DW 12/04/2024

Notre Dame cathedral is set to reopen on December 8, 2024, after a significant restoration effort.
The renovation involved extensive cleaning and revitalizing of the cathedral's iconic features.
Around 840 million euros were raised for the restoration, highlighting its national importance.
#canadian-history

Canada, a laboratory for the decolonization of museums

Museums in Canada are transforming to include Indigenous narratives, confronting their historical omissions and working towards decolonization.

Ahead of Remembrance Day, poll suggests most Canadians don't know much about their history | CBC News

Many Canadians lack knowledge of their country's history due to absence of mandatory history classes in schools.
Poll reveals significant gaps in recognition of key Canadian historical figures.

Canada, a laboratory for the decolonization of museums

Museums in Canada are transforming to include Indigenous narratives, confronting their historical omissions and working towards decolonization.

Ahead of Remembrance Day, poll suggests most Canadians don't know much about their history | CBC News

Many Canadians lack knowledge of their country's history due to absence of mandatory history classes in schools.
Poll reveals significant gaps in recognition of key Canadian historical figures.
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#taiwan

The Olympic Team That Shall Not Be Named: The Politics and History Behind Chinese Taipei'

Taiwanese athletes compete under the Team Chinese Taipei flag at the Olympics, with their national anthem banned and modified in reference to Taiwan.

Team Taiwan' return home to heroes' welcome after baseball win over Japan

Taiwan's baseball team's victory fosters national pride and symbolizes a nuanced resistance against political pressures from China.

The Olympic Team That Shall Not Be Named: The Politics and History Behind Chinese Taipei'

Taiwanese athletes compete under the Team Chinese Taipei flag at the Olympics, with their national anthem banned and modified in reference to Taiwan.

Team Taiwan' return home to heroes' welcome after baseball win over Japan

Taiwan's baseball team's victory fosters national pride and symbolizes a nuanced resistance against political pressures from China.
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#king-charles-iii

Multi-million pound cost of King Charles' coronation revealed

The King Charles III coronation cost 72 million, uniting millions in celebration while raising questions about taxpayer funding of royal events.

Obscene': Anger after cost of King Charles's coronation revealed

The coronation of King Charles III cost taxpayers at least £72 million, sparking debate over government expenditures during fiscal cuts.

Multi-million pound cost of King Charles' coronation revealed

The King Charles III coronation cost 72 million, uniting millions in celebration while raising questions about taxpayer funding of royal events.

Obscene': Anger after cost of King Charles's coronation revealed

The coronation of King Charles III cost taxpayers at least £72 million, sparking debate over government expenditures during fiscal cuts.
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Review | Nearly 100 artworks that diagnosed America well before the election

The Rubell Museum's exhibition reflects enduring emotions in America, emphasizing how context shapes interpretation rather than altering the underlying reality.
#american-politics

Behind the rhetoric, a presidential campaign is a competition about how to tell the American story

Political discourse in 2024 is dominated by narratives about America, showcasing the importance of storytelling in shaping national identity and election campaigns.

We elect presidents that reflect who we are, and in Trump, America proves to be inherently selfish

America's presidential selections reflect the nation's prevailing character and values, with Trump as a symbol of growing selfishness in society.

Behind the rhetoric, a presidential campaign is a competition about how to tell the American story

Political discourse in 2024 is dominated by narratives about America, showcasing the importance of storytelling in shaping national identity and election campaigns.

We elect presidents that reflect who we are, and in Trump, America proves to be inherently selfish

America's presidential selections reflect the nation's prevailing character and values, with Trump as a symbol of growing selfishness in society.
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#unity

America Is Suffering an Identity Crisis

The U.S. 250th anniversary celebration faces challenges reflecting national disunity, questioning the essence of what it means to commemorate American identity.

Let's Reclaim the Value of National Unity

Americans must bridge internal divisions to strengthen national unity and face external adversaries effectively.

America Is Suffering an Identity Crisis

The U.S. 250th anniversary celebration faces challenges reflecting national disunity, questioning the essence of what it means to commemorate American identity.

Let's Reclaim the Value of National Unity

Americans must bridge internal divisions to strengthen national unity and face external adversaries effectively.
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#monarchy

Ditching monarchy would represent loss of identity' to many Brits, argues new study

The death of Queen Elizabeth II significantly impacted national sentiment towards the monarchy, linking it strongly with British identity.

Republicanism by stealth': questions over redesign of Australia's Great Seal without reference to monarch

Australia's Great Seal has been redesigned to exclude references to the monarch, signaling a shift in national identity.

Ditching monarchy would represent loss of identity' to many Brits, argues new study

The death of Queen Elizabeth II significantly impacted national sentiment towards the monarchy, linking it strongly with British identity.

Republicanism by stealth': questions over redesign of Australia's Great Seal without reference to monarch

Australia's Great Seal has been redesigned to exclude references to the monarch, signaling a shift in national identity.
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America's Forgotten Occult Origins

John Winthrop's 'city on a hill' sermon is key to American identity and exceptionalism, intertwined with themes of community and shared purpose.

Modernist Hotels in East Africa: A Reflection of National Identity

Modernist hotels in Africa symbolize the aspirations and identity of newly independent nations during the mid-20th century.

The crunch, the flavours, the rituals: how crisps became a British snack obsession

Crisps are a comforting staple, embodying British character and retail resilience during crises, encouraging both enjoyment and societal reflection.
#thomas-tuchel

We have Kane, you have Tuchel': Germans on the appointment of England's new manager

Tuchel's appointment as England football manager reflects ambition, but sparks debate over foreign leadership in national teams.

Why Thomas Tuchel Was the Right Choice for England. And the Wrong One, Too.

Caution is advised in aligning with critics of Tuchel due to their affiliations and potential implications on broader societal views.

We have Kane, you have Tuchel': Germans on the appointment of England's new manager

Tuchel's appointment as England football manager reflects ambition, but sparks debate over foreign leadership in national teams.

Why Thomas Tuchel Was the Right Choice for England. And the Wrong One, Too.

Caution is advised in aligning with critics of Tuchel due to their affiliations and potential implications on broader societal views.
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#immigration

Emmanuel Macron: win for far left or far right will spark civil war'

Macron warns far-right and leftwing parties risk civil war in France.

What would an FPO government look like in Austria?

FPO's new manifesto focuses on hardline immigration policies and national identity issues, indicating a significant shift in Austria's political landscape.

Fury in Portugal as thousands protest 'illegal and uncontrolled' immigration

The protest in Lisbon highlighted a growing divide in Portugal regarding immigration policies and public sentiment towards foreigners.

Emmanuel Macron: win for far left or far right will spark civil war'

Macron warns far-right and leftwing parties risk civil war in France.

What would an FPO government look like in Austria?

FPO's new manifesto focuses on hardline immigration policies and national identity issues, indicating a significant shift in Austria's political landscape.

Fury in Portugal as thousands protest 'illegal and uncontrolled' immigration

The protest in Lisbon highlighted a growing divide in Portugal regarding immigration policies and public sentiment towards foreigners.
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The Most Interesting and Controversial National Anthems

National anthems reflect 18th-century nationalism, symbolizing national identity and unity.
Unique anthems like Marcha Real, God Defend New Zealand, and Wilhelmus highlight diverse cultural aspects.

Pride or shame? British history is too complex to be seen in such glib terms

Pride in British history has sharply declined, reflecting changing perceptions of national identity and citizenship among the population.

Miguel Delaney: Brawls, boos and 'plastic Paddys' - how the Irish and English football teams became eternally entwined

Ireland faces England with a unique matchup history, as Lee Carsley embodies the dual identity shaped by football.

A patriotic education': Hong Kong schools begin teaching Xi Jinping Thought

Hong Kong's new school curriculum now mandates teachings on Xi Jinping Thought, reflecting China's increasing control and influence over educational content.
#germany

Germans are divided. Can Euro 2024 unite them? - podcast

Germany's multicultural football team led to a new sense of patriotism, but recent economic struggles have shifted the sentiment.

Germany hopes to relive World Cup fairytale' with Euro 2024

Hosted football tournaments like Euro 2024 can positively impact a nation's image and unity, like Germany's experience with the 2006 World Cup.

Solingen memorial: German president urges migration control DW 09/01/2024

Germany's tolerance is at risk from irregular migration, according to President Steinmeier.

Germans are divided. Can Euro 2024 unite them? - podcast

Germany's multicultural football team led to a new sense of patriotism, but recent economic struggles have shifted the sentiment.

Germany hopes to relive World Cup fairytale' with Euro 2024

Hosted football tournaments like Euro 2024 can positively impact a nation's image and unity, like Germany's experience with the 2006 World Cup.

Solingen memorial: German president urges migration control DW 09/01/2024

Germany's tolerance is at risk from irregular migration, according to President Steinmeier.
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Is the US Election Keeping You Awake?

Election stress can significantly impact sleep quality and public mood during election cycles.

People Are Sharing The Worst New Trends In Canada, And It's Infuriating

The perception of the Canadian flag has shifted, with it being co-opted by right-wing groups post-COVID.

America's Reckoning With Reality

U.S. society is experiencing a dire moral collapse amid rising economic hardships and detachment from institutions.

The Oldest Country in the World Is This Microstate Tucked Inside Italy

San Marino is recognized as the oldest country in the world, enduring for nearly two thousand years due to its political strategy and small size.

Sicilian town angered after vile' social media post by son of mafia boss

A son of mafia boss Salvatore Riina provoked outrage in Corleone with a social media post, challenging the town's commitment to a mafia-free future.

Supporting two countries at the Olympics: 'I cry rivers when an athlete from a smaller nation takes the podium'

The Olympics evoke a sense of national pride and unity, showcasing the strength of the human spirit.

American flags should be born in the USA now, too, Congress says

Support for American flags to be entirely manufactured in the U.S. to support jobs and signify national identity.
#putin

Russia's celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin's rule

Victory Day in Russia celebrates defeating Nazi Germany, remains crucial for Putin's regime and national identity.

Putin is no hurry with the war as 'he is waiting for the results of the US elections'

Putin is waiting for US election results before making moves in Ukraine.
Putin denies Ukrainian national identity and considers Ukraine part of Russia.

Russia's celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin's rule

Victory Day in Russia celebrates defeating Nazi Germany, remains crucial for Putin's regime and national identity.

Putin is no hurry with the war as 'he is waiting for the results of the US elections'

Putin is waiting for US election results before making moves in Ukraine.
Putin denies Ukrainian national identity and considers Ukraine part of Russia.
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The Fantasy of a Lily-White America

The struggles and complexities of Black lives and politics in America were highlighted in a 1970 Time magazine special issue, reflecting on the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.

We Could Have Been French - Frenchly

The Louisiana Purchase's impact on American nation-building
Comparison of American and French approaches to national identity

Is Ireland inching closer to being united as one?

Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been restored with pro-United Ireland parties in key positions
A growing shift in demographics and national identity suggests that Northern Ireland is becoming less unionist and more open to a united Ireland

Focus - Israel's 'refuseniks': Meet the conscientious objectors refusing military service

Compulsory military service in Israel is stigmatized and considered a rite of passage for national identity.
Since the Hamas attacks, young conscientious objectors are accused of being traitors.
#national identity

Opinion | How Germany Became Mean

Germany's reputation as a leader of the free world is being challenged due to economic struggles, political instability, and the rise of far-right movements.
The country's commitment to fighting antisemitism is failing, leading to an increase in anti-Muslim sentiment and a coarsening of public life.

Hong Kong to restructure primary education to make it more patriotic'

Hong Kong will introduce patriotic education in all primary schools by 2025, aiming to cultivate a sense of national identity among schoolchildren.
The new curriculum will include learning about national security, the opium war, Japan's invasion of China, significant Chinese historical figures, and achievements under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
The changes were made in line with national-level legislation and aim to strengthen patriotic education in China.

Opinion | How Germany Became Mean

Germany's reputation as a leader of the free world is being challenged due to economic struggles, political instability, and the rise of far-right movements.
The country's commitment to fighting antisemitism is failing, leading to an increase in anti-Muslim sentiment and a coarsening of public life.

Hong Kong to restructure primary education to make it more patriotic'

Hong Kong will introduce patriotic education in all primary schools by 2025, aiming to cultivate a sense of national identity among schoolchildren.
The new curriculum will include learning about national security, the opium war, Japan's invasion of China, significant Chinese historical figures, and achievements under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
The changes were made in line with national-level legislation and aim to strengthen patriotic education in China.
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Copa America kit ranking: Which team looks best this summer?

Kit design in international tournaments reflects national identity and influences fan support.

France captain Kylian Mbappe urges vote against rising extremes' in election

Kylian Mbappe addresses political turmoil in France ahead of Euro 2024 opener, emphasizing the importance of shaping the country's future.

In Germany, football has made nationalism cool again. That's why I'm dreading the Euros | Fatma Aydemir

Germans openly displayed patriotism post-2006 World Cup, challenging historical taboos.
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