Like citizens in many other countries, Americans are debating issues of multiculturalism. But the debate in the United States has a special importance because of the profound influence of American ideas around the world. Unfortunately, this influence has not been …
Ethnocultural minorities around the world are demanding various forms of recognition and protection, often in the language of “group rights.” Many commentators see this as a new and dangerous trend that threatens the fragile international consensus on the importance of …
A striking fact of twentieth-century history is the tenacity with which ethno-national groups have maintained their distinct identity, institutions, and desire for self-government. There are few examples in this century of national minorities—that is, national groups who share a state …
