The Importance of a Sense of Nationalism in the Millennial Generation in the Era of Globalization
A strong feeling of nationalism is critical for Indonesia's younger generation's ability to evolve into a developed nation, a new nation, a safe and peaceful nation, just and prosperous in the face of globalization's mounting challenges to the Indonesian state. As a nation and a country surrounded by other nations, it is critical for Indonesia's population to have a strong sense of identity, particularly among the younger generation. The spirit of nationalism is still required for the Indonesian nation and state to exist. A strong nationalism based on state-society or the millennial generation will foster a positive and beneficial attitude toward the nation and state. In the current period of globalization, various trends aim to erode the younger generation's sense of nationalism. It is demonstrated by several indicators, like the younger generation's lack of appreciation for indigenous Indonesian culture, Westernized adolescents' habits, lifestyles. Given that the Indonesian state can not avoid globalization's challenges, the Indonesian country adheres to Pancasila to guide national life to preserve its identity and existence because globalization has altered individual prosperity and the millennial generation's feeling of nationalism. Especially with the presence of an outside culture that has westernized today's youth. This article discusses the millennial generation's feelings about nationalism in an era of globalization. This research approach employs the LR technique, or Literature Review, in which sources are gathered from journal readings and publications. Then case studies are gathered and compared to form an article.