... are also counter arguments that see the beginnings of a resurgence of national identity as a response to these forces. Furthermore, there are questions as to whether national citizenship is simply being replaced by other forms of citizenship with the nation-state is still the only political unit capable of maintaining democratic citizenship. In this essay I will initially have to define and clarify what exactly is meant by the concept of national citizenship and also the 'processes associated with globalisation', as no definitive definitions exist. This is necessary as different interpretations of the two could lead to vastly different conclusions. An examination of how global forces are being seen to undermine national citizenship and the counter arguments, that these forces are encouraging a fight-back or that they do not even pose a threat to national citizenship, will follow. Finally, some conclusions will be made alongside an assessment of the current ...

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