Tagore knows that it is possible for even a seemingly peaceful movement to turn quickly into aggressive nationalism.
In this era, it is widely accepted that collectivism was an ideal cultural trait which could be harnessed to the growth of aggressive nationalism.
With his base of support in working districts of Paris and other cities, he promoted an aggressive nationalism aimed against Germany.
Many assert that the new post-Communist world will be one of intolerant, aggressive nationalism rather than spreading democracy.
Furthermore, with the conquerors came an aggressive nationalism (and racialism) to justify their right to rule.
You had competing and aggressive nationalisms that were not going to be influenced by democratic appeals.
"Today, ever more often one needs to counter aggressive nationalism that emerges as a new global threat."
It is a matter of urgency that we join forces with our Romanian cousins to suppress aggressive nationalism.
The best way of combating that aggressive nationalism is by working together to guarantee our economic and social prosperity.
These were to become symbols of violent oppression and aggressive nationalism for the next 23 years.