Patriotism on the rise – The battle over national identity

'Almost British': comedian Paul Taylor takes aim at language, lifestyle and national identity

Hong Kong holds a "National Security Education Day", the first since the security law's imposition last year, with activities across the city to burnish the security forces and outline the threats China perceives in Hong Kong.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been denounced by world leaders and prompted diplomatic and financial sanctions. But what do ordinary Russians think? President Vladimir Putin never misses an opportunity to refer to patriotism and national unity in a bid to justify his acts of aggression. A large majority of Russians adhere to this patriotism, some by joining Unarmia, a movement created by the Russian ministry of defence. Yet others have serious doubts about whether the invasion of Ukraine is in the best interests of the country they love.

The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, giving rise to Russia and 14 independent states. Now it seems Russian President Vladimir Putin no longer respects the sovereignty of those other nations. That’s led to a new patriotism in the ex-Soviet states.

Giorgia Meloni is on track to become Italy's first far-right leader since Benito Mussolini. Critics fear that her flirtations with fascism will translate to her government.

School teachers in Russia defend the invasion of Ukraine and teach the government's ideology in a class named "Conversations about important things." Students and teachers who resist face massive pressure.