Nationalists Across The World

Vladimir Putin  Vladimir Putin is a man of paradoxes—a spy who became a statesman, a leader who speaks of democracy while ruling with an iron grip, a man who portrays himself as a humble servant of the people while commanding the loyalty of oligarchs and generals. Yet beneath the calculated image lies a deeply nationalist soul, a man shaped by the scars of Soviet collapse, driven by an unshakable belief that Russia must be great again—no matter the cost. Birth and Family : A Childhood Forged in Struggle Born on October 7, 1952, in post-war Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Putin’s early life was not one of privilege, but survival. His mother nearly starved during the Siege of Leningrad, where over a million perished. His father, a wounded WWII veteran, worked in a factory, instilling in young Vladimir a Spartan discipline and a patriotism hardened by sacrifice. They lived in a communal apartment, sharing a kitchen and bathroom with neighbors—a far cry from the palaces he would later...

  Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein: Nationalism, Power, and the Pursuit of Arab Sovereignty Saddam Hussein was many things to many people—ruthless dictator to some, defiant nationalist to others. But at the heart of his rule was a vision: an Iraq that stood proud, independent, and strong in the face of foreign domination. His leadership was built around an unyielding belief in state sovereignty, a deep connection to Iraq’s ancient heritage, and an uncompromising assertion of Arab identity—especially in opposition to Western influence. His regime may have been authoritarian, but behind the iron grip was a man who believed, perhaps more than anything, in Iraq’s destiny as a regional powerhouse. Birth and Family Background Born on April 28, 1937, in the dusty village of Al-Awja near Tikrit, Saddam Hussein came from humble beginnings. His father vanished before he was born, and he was raised in poverty by his mother and stepfather—hardship shaped him early. That formative struggle gave...