nationalistic

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The nationalistic shift and threats to supply chains have persuaded Europe to break with its traditional willingness to rely on foreign military suppliers, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The companies winning today are those that have localized their supply chains and their design language to match a more frugal, nationalistic and tech-savvy consumer.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

It’s striking how much these geopolitical phases of the moon—in this case nationalistic tendencies—run in cycles.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Dhurandhar, which presents itself as an espionage thriller with an unflinching nationalistic tone, falls squarely within this expanding genre, says film critic Uday Bhatia.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

He had moved from a more nationalistic, all-encompassing theme of African unity to a more parochial one addressed to the Xhosa people, of whom he was one.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela