Capitalism, nationalism and conflict: World-systems analysis

How capitalism and nationalism which are the basic components of world politics create a system is the main question of this thesis consists of five main sections. In the first chapter, main question of the thesis and research methodology are explained. In the second chapter, the nature of the individual who is the smallest part of national belonging is being discussed by creating a conceptual background. Also, in terms of political philosophy the presence and purpose of state which is the main part of the system and the starting book of capitalist economy are being discussed. Lastly, the concept of the system is being defined. In the third chapter, the essential parts of capitalism, neo-liberal globalization effects on class conflict, science and genders, with conflict environment caused by state-market connection created by capitalist economy are being examined. In the fourth chapter, it includes historical analysis of the concept of nationalism and the problem of cultural and ethnic conflict, which is the main problem of nation states. In the fifth chapter, it contains the efforts of states to gain power, democratization and development in the world political system created by capitalism and nationalism. In the sixth chapter on capitalism, nationalism and conflict the questions in the hypothesis are answered. In conclusion, order which in the world political system outcomes are evaluated in the light of such information. Keywords: Capitalism, Nationalism, World-System.