Building a state from within

I was enthusiastic and truly excited to write my thoughts on the subject «how to build a nation» when I first heard about it. A challenge accepted as I figured it would be an easy question to elaborate on. When I sat, pen on paper, I realized that I will need much more insights on the topic than I thought at first. I even considered letting go the entire exercise.  But here I am writing, giving the example of defeating challenges and affirming that building a nation starts with each and everyone. It is an individual duty and obligation to cooperate and participate in serving the community. Ernest Renan in his definition of a Nation said: «A nation is not formed on the basis of dynasty, language,...