Despite the success of the No vote in Scotland , the genie of nationalism is now out of the bottle , writes Michael Desch . Victors should keep in mind that nationalism often flourishes in defeat , he says . Desch : At the end of the day , the Union flag still flies with Scotland 's Cross of St. Andrew . There are plenty of nations-without-states who watched events in Scotland . The United States has a large and powerful military force which can be used to defend its interests abroad as well as at home.
Despite the success of the No vote in Scotland , the genie of nationalism is now out of the bottle , writes Michael Desch . Victors should keep in mind that nationalism often flourishes in defeat , he says . Desch : There are plenty of nations-without-states who watched events in Scotland . The United States has a large and powerful military force which can be used to defend its interests abroad as well as at home.