This research examines how nationalism is embedded in China's entertainment industry, where celebrities become vehicles for political messaging. Through archival research, industry interviews, and audience surveys, it shows that nationalism persists through everyday normalisation rather than belief, offering broader insights into the growing intersection of politics, popular culture, and identity.

This research examines why small powers shift foreign policy alignment. It argues that disappointment in inherited partners, combined with domestic instability and security pressures, drives realignment. Case studies of Georgia and Armenia illustrate these dynamics, offering a clearer framework for understanding alliance changes in a global context where small states play critical roles.