On the relationship between globalism and nationalism, some say it is confrontational, while others say it is cooperative. The former basically assumes that globalism means homogenization of the world while nationalism means protection of national culture and national interest. By contrast, the latter recognizes that both of globalism and nationalism mean homogenization of culture and local society, and nationalism is only reaction of globalism, and therefore both of them are complementary. The latter also points out that, while globalism means homogenization in global sphere, it creates economic inequality in domestic sphere, so it is a typical paradoxical phenomenon. If so, we can predict a rise of anti-globalism or localism movement in domestic sphere.
Our basic viewpoint is that we should not consider globalism as alternative of nationalism or localism, because globalism, nationalism and localism are not only confrontational but also cooperative, the relationship among them is seriously ambivalent. To consider this complex relationship, we will investigate interactions between globalism, nationalism and localism, and the roles of nation states, civil societies and communities in such interactive contexts in various areas in the world. Specifically we will deepen our investigation mainly through reading circle, discussion and presentations on each member's research.
The teaching staffs' subjects of research:
1.TAJIMA Eiichi (Professor of Faculty of Policy Management)
Civil society and religious associations in China.
2.ZHENG Haolan (Associate Professor of Faculty of Policy Management)
Governance and publicness in rural China, modern Chinese history.