National Identity

Explore the provocative complexities of national identity and discover how it shapes, divides, and unites societies in unexpected ways.

Tony Cascarino: The Footballer Who Transcended Borders

KC Fairlight

Tony Cascarino's football career highlights the complexities of national identity in sports, as he became an Irish icon despite his English birth.

Germany's Anti-Flag Desecration Law: Symbols of Respect and Unity

Martin Sparks

Germany's Anti-Flag Desecration Law, born from post-World War II efforts to redefine national identity, criminalizes actions against national symbols to foster respect and unity.

Bogdan Willewalde: The Artist Who Captured the Russian Spirit

Vince Vanguard

Bogdan Willewalde's art masterfully captured the Russian spirit, celebrating national identity and military prowess through vivid storytelling and historical narratives.

Understanding 'Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn': The Heartbeat of Luxembourg

Martin Sparks

Luxembourg's unofficial national motto 'Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn' epitomizes its people's cultural resilience and determination to preserve their unique identity amid European turmoil.

Standing Strong: Luxembourg's Unwavering Identity and What It Means for the Rest of Us

Vince Vanguard

Luxembourg, with its national motto "Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn," champions the preservation of tradition and identity despite geopolitical pressures. This small nation offers a compelling case study for those skeptical of unrestrained progressivism.