Question
Enumerate the drawbacks of the Nation-States.
Solution
The drawbacks are:
1. National Interest: The establishment of Nation-States made the states selfish and individualistic. The international interests were overlooked. Sometimes the interests of different nations clashed and created an atmosphere of tussle and conflict.
2. Monarchical Attitude of King: The despotic rulers kept their self-interest in mind. The Pope and the feudal lords could not force them to work in the interest of the state and its people.
3. Hatred for other State Nations: Being unduly nationalistic, the people developed an attitude of selfishness. This caused hatred in their minds for the people of other Nation-States. It developed a narrow-mindedness and Nationalism.
