Contending loyalties

2. – The authority of a state or nation to govern itself without external interference.
5. – A strong devotion to one’s nation, often placing national interests above other concerns.
7. – A sense of belonging to a particular cultural group, shaped by language, traditions, and heritage.
9. – Love and devotion to one’s country, sometimes expressed through national pride and support.
10. – Feeling isolated or excluded from a dominant society due to differences in identity or beliefs.

1. – The ability of a group, such as Indigenous peoples, to manage their own affairs within a larger nation.
3. – Commitment to a particular ethnic group, sometimes conflicting with national identity.
4. – Conflicting allegiances individuals or groups may have to different identities, such as national, cultural, ethnic, or religious loyalties.
6. – A society that recognizes and respects diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious identities.
8. – The idea of bringing together diverse groups within a country under a shared national identity.