Dehradun, March 1 -- The popular belief nowadays is that 'nationalism' is on the rise, not just in India, but around the world. It must be noted, however, that every other 'ism' is also growing - sub-nationalism, tribalism, regionalism, etc. It might also just be a perception among those who obtain their input from the echo-chambers of social media, or an ideologically imposed world-view. Leaders who put the interests of their countries first are being described as 'ultra-nationalists' or even fascists. This is despite the fact that democratically elected leaders cannot logically declare that they are placing the interests of others above those of the voters that voted them to power.
The argument against blindly seeking advantages for "one...