Nation and Nationalism Research Network

About Us

About NNRN

About Us

The Nation and Nationalism Research Network (NNRN) is a community of scholars dedicated to exploring the evolving role of nation and nationalism in contemporary business, society, and politics.

Our Focus

Our interdisciplinary research examines nationalism across organizational studies, corporate strategy, international business, psychology, sociology, and political science. We are interested in how national identity and nationalist ideas shape organizations, markets, institutions, and social life.

Organizations & Strategy How nationalism shapes organizational identity, strategy, reputation, and stakeholder relationships.
Markets & Business How national sentiment, geopolitical tension, and economic nationalism influence firms and markets.
Society & Politics How nationalism is produced, communicated, and contested across social and political contexts.

What We Do

Research Exchange

We bring scholars together through conferences, symposiums, workshops, lectures, and other research activities.

Research Resources

We curate scholarly work on nationalism and provide research resources and datasets for the wider academic community.

Network Communication

We share new research, calls for participation, network activities, and other developments through our newsletters and public channels.

Join Us

We warmly invite scholars, students, and professionals who share an interest in the study of nation and nationalism to join our growing network. Explore our activities and research resources, and follow the network for future opportunities to participate and collaborate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this community?
NNRN is a community of scholars who study nationalism in the context of contemporary business, society, and culture.
Why is nationalism an important topic of study?
Despite predictions that globalization would make national borders less relevant, nationalism remains a powerful force shaping politics, culture, and business. From government policies to corporate branding, national identity continues to influence how people and organizations understand belonging, power, and responsibility.
What kinds of research do members do?
Our members employ a wide array of research methods, including experiments, computational techniques, panel data analysis, qualitative studies, and historical case analyses.
Do you host conferences, workshops, or lectures?
Yes. Visit the Activities page for conferences, workshops, public lectures, seminars, and other events organized or supported by NNRN.