Unravelling the Premises of Power Sharing, Democratic Ideals and Nation-Building and its Institutional Challenges

Abstract

This paper explores nation-building as a complex term, highlighting its ambiguity and historical growth. Nation-building is described as a societal process that happens gradually and is impacted by political, technological, and economic shifts. For a new state to be legitimate, citizens must actively shape a shared political will. This is the central idea. Power-sharing is a contentious and potentially pacifying practise that is being studied in nations where identity groups are divided. The study emphasises the significance of institutional design as political violence around the world increases. For long-term stability, nation-building is important because it fosters a unified identity, frequently via education. Problems, however, lead to critical questions about its suitability, especially in light of the democratic peace paradigm, and they end with a variety of factors to take into account for successful nation-building initiatives.