1. The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and it brings out the sense of power - strength - as well as diversity which many associate with the Indian nation. 2. The process of redrawing state boundaries continuesto take place. 3. Since 1960 - even apparently stable nation-states have been confronted by nationalist demands put forward by groups or regions and these may include demands for separate statehood. 4. Today - in many parts of the world we witness nationalist struggles that threaten to divide existing states. 5. Such separatist movements have developed amongthe Quebecois in Canada - the Basques in northern Spain - the Kurds in Turkey and Iraq - and the Tamils in Sri Lanka - among others.