What are the strengths and the weaknesses of one-nationality policy? Should it be encouraged or discouraged?
"The policy issue is whether dual nationality should be tolerated and encouraged, with the aim of working out the problems that arise, or whether dual nationality should be discouraged. Some commentators stress the benefits to the individual and sometimes the two nation states of dual nationality, and stress that problems that arise with dual nationality can be overcome. Others argue that the problems and conflicts of dual nationality can best be minimized by reducing the incentives for individuals to seek dual nationality, for example, differential rights to land ownership or inheritance or different tax law."
"The policy issue is whether dual nationality should be tolerated and encouraged, with the aim of working out the problems that arise, or whether dual nationality should be discouraged. Some commentators stress the benefits to the individual and sometimes the two nation states of dual nationality, and stress that problems that arise with dual nationality can be overcome. Others argue that the problems and conflicts of dual nationality can best be minimized by reducing the incentives for individuals to seek dual nationality, for example, differential rights to land ownership or inheritance or different tax law."
Like you mentioned in some of the previous posts, nationality is part of one's identity. From that perspective, I think that an individual should have the possibility to obtain the nationalities that are part of his/her identity. For instance, and thinking about emigration, an individual should have the right to choose the nationality of the country of birth and the country of his/her parents (if different, of course).
ReplyDeleteI understand that there are many interests involved. The extract you quote name some of them. Nonetheless, is it correct to treat nationality based on economical interests?