Across several countries, right-leaning political parties are increasingly being linked with symbols of patriotism and nationalism. Supporters argue these movements reflect national pride and sovereignty, while critics debate their broader political implications. In this edition of Race To Power, we explore how patriotic imagery is shaping political identities, influencing voter behavior, and becoming a key element of contemporary political campaigns around the world.

Global right parties are being associated with symbols of patriotism and nationalism

In southern Russia, dozens of schoolchildren participated in a military-style “route march” along the River Don, under the supervision of war veterans and military instructors. Dressed in camouflage, the children — some as young as 8,  crawled through sand, carried weapons, and practiced throwing grenades in what organizers say is patriotic training.


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As invading Russian forces continue to bombard different cities of Ukraine, a wave of patriotism seems to have filled the entire eastern European country. In the war-torn nation, patriotic messages have become popular in the form of tattoos and billboards.

Russian invasion triggers patriotism wave in Ukraine, turns inspiring tattoos, billboards popular

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Relations between Russia and Ukraine are currently at an all-time low and it seems that the country might invade Ukraine and at a time like this, sources say that Russia might be preparing teenagers.

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To teach patriotism to China's primary schoolchildren, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is using the example of Chinese soldiers who died in the Galwan Valley conflict with Indian border troops in mid-June 2020.

Galwan Valley: China introduces violent clash as part of education on patriotism

A unique story of patriotism & dedication came into light from Assam’s Karimganj. A 116-year-old man is all set for Lok Sabha elections 2019. Mahmud Ali never misses a chance to vote and even encourages his family to use their ‘right’ properly.

116-year-old man is all set for Lok Sabha elections 2019

World leaders gathered Sunday in Paris to celebrate a 100 years since the end of World War I. At a ceremony to celebrate the armistice which brought "the war to end all wars" to an end, French President Emmanuel Macron said "nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism".

Nationalism a betrayal of patriotism: Macron's words trigger debate

The prosecutor asked Shah to chant the slogan as proof of his patriotism. The judge chided him saying it was 'not a TV studio'

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