The Bloody Flag: Post-Communist Nationalism in Eastern Europe — Spotlight on Romania

Examines the resurgence of nationalist sentiments in post-Communist Eastern Europe, focusing on Romania after Ceausescu. Pilon analyzes nationalism's dual nature—providing cultural identity and self-worth while harboring destructive potential. She warns that defeated Communist elites may exploit nationalist energies to establish new authoritarian regimes. The study combines theoretical inquiry with historical illustrations, arguing that the classical-liberal model offers the best hope for harmonious coexistence of different nationalities by protecting individual freedoms.