What a powerful article. The connection between familial ties and cult-like nationalism is a fascinating hypothesis that I’m inclined to believe. I suppose that the phenomenon that you’ve described suggests that it’s going to be a somewhat traumatic experience for the country to overcome, in the same way that it can be traumatic to sever ties with one’s family. It’s existential, because if people start questioning their country then they question their very identity, especially in countries where your primary identity is that of your nationality. This article will have me thinking all day. Well done.