My country, true or not" Ali is possible - is it possible to oppose the government of a country, but protect the independence of that country from foreign threats? The famous phrase "My country, right or wrong" raises a fundamental question about the relationship between national loyalty, moral judgment and political interests. Using the theory of the nation-state and the political thought of Carl Schmidt, this article examines the boundary between belonging to the state and supporting the government and shows how the distinction between friend and enemy, national sovereignty and the logic of the survival of governments influence the political behavior of citizens and international relations. Zamane Radio.