The Formation of National Identity in Conditions of Existential Threat: The Cases of Ukraine and Taiwan

• Autorzy: Oleksii Polegkyi

Abstrakty

EN

Despite the distance, Ukraine and Taiwan share parallels in the domain of geopolitical struggle and identity issues. Both are experiencing an ongoing process of national identity strengthening and redefinition. External factors, such as Russia’s 2014 occupation of Crimea and the subsequent 2022 invasion of Ukraine and China’s increasing pressure on Taiwan, have shaped both Ukrainian and Taiwanese identities and people’s attitudes. On the one hand, this paper explores the transformation of Ukrainian identity in the wake of Russian aggression, focusing on how the invasion has influenced the strengthening of civic attachment among Ukrainians. On the other hand, we explore the development of Taiwanese identity in the context of growing distinctions from mainland China, primarily focusing on Taiwan’s ongoing democratization process and developing a self-confident national identity distinct from the mainland. The rise of Taiwanese identity coincided with growing sympathy for Taiwan’s independence. Additionally, we consider the evolving nature of civic and national identities, emphasizing their fluidity and adaptability in response to political and social complexity.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Ukraine; Taiwan; national identity; conflict; Russian-Ukrainian war; China; Russia

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
• Czasopismo: Polish Political Science Yearbook
• Rocznik: 2024
• Numer: 3(53)
• Strony: 93-111

Daty

wydano

2024

Twórcy

autor

Oleksii Polegkyi

• Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland)

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.15804/ppsy202431

Biblioteka Nauki

51764494