Eric Storm

Eric Storm is an Associate Professor at Leiden University's Institute for History, where he leads research within the 'Politics, Culture and National Identities 1789-present' group. His expertise spans European cultural history with specialization in modern Spanish history, nationalism studies, and identity formation processes. Storm examines both high culture (art, architecture) and everyday expressions of nationalism (tourism, cuisine, world fairs).

His research focuses on comparative nationalization processes across Europe, analyzing how cultural expressions and political movements shape regional and national identities. Key interests include the historical construction of identities in Spain, France and Germany, and contemporary manifestations of nationalism in global politics.

Storm's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on nationalism's evolution, with his 2024 book Nationalism: A World History examining how nation-states became the dominant global political structure through cultural dissemination and geopolitical shifts.

He advises PhD candidates including Petr Koluch and coordinates the Leiden University Nationalism Network, facilitating scholarly discussions on nationalism studies. As a media commentator, he frequently analyzes contemporary nationalist movements for outlets including BBC Brasil and The Conversation.