The Impact of Rising Ultra-Nationalism on Global Humanitarian Assistance

Abstract:

The rising phenomenon of European ultra-nationalism has signalled a significant shift in the continent‟s politics, as more radical right-wing leaders and parties come into power. Many of the ideologies of these radical parties and individuals have often been viewed as discriminatory and exclusionary; more so toward non-European groups, arriving in the continent and fleeing conflict at home and thus threatens Europe‟s intervention in humanitarian action. This research explored the issues of rising ultra-nationalism in Europe, the influx of immigrants from other parts of the world and how nationalist governments have reacted to this recent humanitarian crisis thus affecting aid/assistance initiatives/systems. The research studied the historical, cultural, political, economic and philosophic aspects impacting ultra-nationalism in European society and in so doing, attempted to correlate this with the rising threat of Europe‟s retreat from and adherence to international humanitarian laws and norms