Reply #11: My definition of nationalism: [View All]

[howard112211]

The belief that there is some kind of connection between people of the same nationality, that doesn't exist between people of separate nationalities, which implies a moral imperative that a person should side with the people of his own nation when a conflict between different nations arises.

edit: IMO A head of state becomes a "nationalist" when he works for the interests of his country at the expense of other countries. A non-nationalist head of state would be one that seeks the common good when interacting with other countries.