Originally Posted by choochi

I wrote my essay on this topic. Please check my outline and tell me if it's any good.


1-Introduction
2-Current world scenario

• Rise of nationalism
• Donald Trump and US/Steve Bandon and anti Muslim rhetoric
• EU refugee crisis, Brexit
• Indian nationalism under Modi

3-Evolution of nation state

• Peace of Westohalia
• French Revolution
• Unification of Italy and Germany
• End of Colonialism

4-Minorities in a modern nation state

• often sidelined
• not granted equal opportunities
• lack of development
• often take up arms against the state

5-Real world examples of conflicts between minorities and state

• Balkans
• Breakup of USSR
• Kurdish independence movements
• Kashmir

6-Presence of minorities doesn't mean violence is necessary

• US, multiculturalism
• Modern Russia, more than 23 ethnic groups
• India, hugely diverse states with very few secessionist movements

7-Pakistan, a nation of multiple nationalities

• Pre 1971, Pashtunistan and Bengali movements
• Bengali independence, harsh lesson learned
• Post 1971, movements all but finished due to democratic process, rights for everyone

8-Nationalism isn't inherently violent

• Rigid Nation state boundaries only in areas with intense historic conflicts e.g. Europe
• Minorities can live peacefully in areas that have experienced relative peace e.g. US
• Peace, development guarantee that minorities feel inclusive

9-Reccomendations

• Equal opportunities for everyone
• Promote shared values and culture
• Promote education of other cultures to increase ethnic tolerance
• Justice and freedom for everyone
• Relative autonomy (Iraqi Kurdistan example, 18th ammendment)
• Development of all people equally
• Stop hate speech against minorities
• International safeguards for the rights of minorities

10-Conclusion


What do senior members feel about this, is it good or not?