Nicolai Due-Gundersen

Nicolai Due-Gundersen is author of The Privatisation of Warfare and Inherently Governmental Functions (Intersentia, Cambridge) and a PhD candidate at Kingston University, London after four years in Jordan. Follow him @DueGunderse

Patriotism from fragmentation: the personal nationhood of Oman

Oman’s modern nationalism is ultimately the result of personal rule dominating all aspects of public administration. Who could possibly be the successor to Qaboos?

By Nicolai Due-Gundersen

/ 5 Jun 2017

Nationalism in Jordan: king, tribe, or country? Part two

Part two of this two-part series reveals the fragmented nature of nationhood in Jordan with the East/West Bank divide and tribalism.

By Nicolai Due-Gundersen

/ 16 Jan 2017

Nationalism in Jordan: king, tribe, or country? Part one

The first article in this two-part series traces the formation of nationalism in Jordan as both a pan-Arab identity and a relationship between Arabs and family rulers.

By Nicolai Due-Gundersen

/ 16 Jan 2017

Jordan’s crossroads in the Arab Spring

Twin disaffection on the part of both Syrians and Palestinians in Jordan should be put in historical context. Both Palestinians and Syrians can claim historical links to Jordan, including arguments of political control and ownership, which may now surface more strongly.

By Nicolai Due-Gundersen

/ 11 Aug 2013