Frauke Petry is the leader of the Alternative for Deutschland (AfD), a nationalist party in Germany known for its anti-immigrant stance and desire to preserve German identity.

The discussed texts delve into the historical pursuit of Jewish nationalism and identity across Europe and the United States before the establishment of Israel.

Dr. Liora Halperin, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, discusses the promotion of the Hebrew language in pre-state Israel with host Gilad Halpern.

Professor Yosef Salmon from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev delves into the intricate relationship between Zionism and Judaism in his book "Do Not Provoke Providence: Orthodoxy In The Grip Of Nationalism."

Götz Aly's book "Why the Germans?" delves into the historical roots of German anti-Semitism leading to the Holocaust.

Chaim Gans, a political philosopher and law professor at Tel Aviv University, makes a notable contribution with his book "A Just Zionism: On the Morality of the Jewish State," which revisits and refashions the liberal argument supporting Zionism.

The text discusses the role of nationalism in Egypt, particularly in the context of recent political events and the historical development of Egyptian nationalism.