What makes a nation patriotic?
It could be expected that national pride stems from contented citizens living fulfilled and joyful lives in their own cherished nation. However, Gal Ariely’s recently published cross-country study in Identities , which examines the social and political contexts in which patriotism is strong, finds that this may not be the case. Over 150,000 respondents from 93 countries were asked “How proud of your country are you?” A hefty 50%+ replied with strong expressions of national pride. Only 33 countries expressed a low level of