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What does it mean?
Tito notes rising Yugoslav nationalism among youth and his approval.
In plain terms
Young people identifying as Yugoslavs pleased me as a form of nationalism.
What can you take from it?
Youth identity can strengthen national unity.

Where it applies

  • national policy
  • youth movements
  • political leadership

Putting it to work

  • encourage shared identity
  • engage youth
  • foster belonging

Questions to consider

  • Does nationalism unify or divide?
  • How do you measure successful national identity?

Another view

Nationalism can exclude minorities or lead to conflict.

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