Please answer the essay question in at least five pages, double spaced. Please use Times New Roman font, size 12 and normal margins as format. This final examination is due back to me by Friday, May 8, 2015 at 5 pm. Late final examination will not be accepted so please plan to do this exam accordingly.

1. What is nationalism? What factors caused the rise of nationalism? Explore the dynamics of nationalism and what relationship does it has with the state (country), nations (groups of people) and the international system. Is nationalism a positive, negative, or mixed influence on the world? You may use historical and/or current example around the world to support your argument. You are highly encouraged to use Turkey as an example to answer this question.