Globalism and Freedom: A Complex Relationship
Jeffrey Tucker, in a recent discussion, brought up an intriguing observation about the migrant crisis in the United States. He noted that many of the world's most prosperous Western nations are grappling with the same issue. These countries are dealing with an influx of migrants who are straining the system, causing public outrage, adding to fiscal burdens, disrupting public order, and potentially leading to political instability.
Migration Crisis: A Global Issue?
Tucker raises an interesting question: why, after decades of localized migrant issues typically related to border conflicts or other disruptions, are so many nations now dealing with a flood of people exploiting broken migration systems? How did a local problem become a global issue so quickly? Why did all border systems seem to fail simultaneously?
The Global Response to COVID-19
Before the migration crisis, there was a globalized response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In most nations, the policy response was strikingly similar, involving measures such as mask mandates, social distancing, closures, travel restrictions, and capacity limits. The few countries that did not follow these guidelines, including Sweden, Tanzania, and Nicaragua, faced relentless criticism from international media.
Globalism: A New Form of Government?
The migration crisis and pandemic planning are two data points that suggest a worrying reality: the nation-states that have dominated the political landscape for centuries are giving way to a new form of government, which can be termed as globalism. This is not about trade across borders, which has been a norm throughout human history. Instead, it refers to a shift in political control away from citizens in countries towards something else that citizens cannot control or influence.
Global Government: A Dream of Intellectuals
For centuries, some of the most brilliant intellectuals have dreamed of a global government as a solution to the diverse policies of nation-states. This idea has been particularly appealing to scientists and ethicists who are so convinced of the correctness of their ideas that they dream of a worldwide imposition of their favored solution. However, humanity has generally been wise enough not to attempt such a thing beyond military alliances and mechanisms to improve trade flows.
21st Century: The Rise of Globalist Institutions
In the 21st century, there has been a marked increase in the power of globalist institutions. The World Health Organization (WHO) effectively dictated the pandemic response for the world. Globalist foundations and NGOs seem to be heavily involved in the migrant crisis. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, created as nascent institutions for a global system of money and finance, are exercising outsized influence on monetary and financial policy. The World Trade Organization is working to diminish the power of the nation-state over trade policies.
Global Governance: The Future?
The future seems to be one of global governance, where the nation-state is eventually reduced to pure cosmetics with no operational power. This impression was reinforced during a recent United Nations meeting in New York City. The attendees included statesmen from all over the world, the largest financial firms and media outfits, and representatives of the largest universities and nonprofits. All these forces seem to be coalescing at once, indicating a desire to be part of this future.
Globalism: A Threat to Freedom and Democracy?
The globalism entrenched in the 21st century represents a shift against and a repudiation of half a millennium of governance practices. It treats democracy and freedom as anachronisms. In practice, the only means by which average people can restrain tyranny and despotism is through voting at the national level. None of us have any influence over the policies of the WHO, World Bank, IMF, or the Gates or Soros Foundations. In a world governed by global institutions, we are all necessarily disenfranchised.
Regaining National Sovereignty
It becomes supremely urgent for every person who aspires to live in peace and freedom to regain national sovereignty and reject the transfer of authority to institutions over which citizens have no control. This understanding has grown over time, particularly in light of the United States' withdrawal from the WHO in 2020. The only path to restoring the ideals of great visionaries like Thomas Jefferson is to devolve power from the center.
Bottom Line
In conclusion, governing institutions must be under citizen control and pertain to the borders of particular states, or they will inevitably become tyrannical over time. This article presents a thought-provoking perspective on the relationship between globalism and freedom. What are your thoughts on this matter? Share this article with your friends and engage in a discussion. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.
