Of Nationalism and Globalism



A new spectre looms over our world, and all the current pillars and powers of the world are being seduced by the allure of this spectre. This spectre is the spectre of globalism.


As the 21st century reels out myriads of dynamic events on the international scene, humanity continues to evolve politically as we enter into another phase of history. A world shaped by the devastating events of two World wars and a Cold War that brought one world power to it's knees and another to the leadership of the "Free World" , is now on the brink of another ideological revolution, similar to the renaissance of medieval Europe. This ideological revolution is centred on the principle of "globalism".



What is globalism?



Globalism, in its purest form, seeks to create institutions for global governance, at the expense of the sovereignty or unique requirements of individual nations. In essence, it embraces a multilateral approach to governance and discards unilateralism. While it may sound tantalizing, in effect, it cripples the authority of individual states, and their ability to make decisions that suits their sociopolitical climate. Instead, it enthrones a "one size fits all" approach where decisions are made for the benefit of countries that hold the most clout.




Thus,globalism is a pervasive, albeit, more tantalizing form of imperialism. It is therefore no surprise that imperialists like the French President, Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel and a host of others, are leading pioneer of this pernicious ideology.




What is nationalism?



People interpret nationalism in different ways. But I like to say nationalism is the manifestation of patriotism. A nationalist loves his country, and believes that the interests of his country supersedes the dictates of a world order that is skewed in favour of the powerful nations of the world. Hence, nationalism is inherently anti-imperialist and anti-globalist.




While the challenges of the 21st century like Islamic terrorism, poverty, diseases, climate change and so on, have exposed the need for cooperation between countries of the world for the betterment of humankind,the question remains, is globalism the way?. Well, my answer is a very resounding no.
Now, before you label me a conservative bigot, let us take a look at the United Nations, which is the world's foremost multilateral institution. The UN is one of the most, if not the most undemocratic institution in the world. It is governed by 5 permanent members of the security council(the big 5); the US, France, UK, Russia and China, all of who possess the powers to place sanctions, approve military interventions, and veto decisions of even the general assembly. Attempts to expand the membership of the permanent UNSC to properly capture those who are not fairly represented such as Africa and South America, has been rebutted over the years by the United States and its allies. So, we are left with an institution that is run by only the powerful nations, who make decision as they deem fit, even in cases where they are clearly ignorant of the dynamics that obtains in the region where their decision affects.
Many argue about the success the UN has made in keeping global peace for 73 years and counting, but I say, it isn't the UN keeping peace, it is nuclear weapons and the threat of mutually assured destruction.





Now, what a globalist wants is a UN that is strengthened to the level where it can make binding decisions concerning global affairs, overriding the powers or sovereignty of individual nations. Laughable, right?. Imagine such an undemocratic institution, governed by an exclusive cabal of powerful nations, dictating how much Nigeria can spend on it's military per year, how to run our economy, how to control our population, and so on. In essence, our constitution would be useless and we'd be subject to the interests of other nations. This is what the concept of a government without borders entails. That is what globalism entails.





While Macron spouts nonsense about nationalism being anti-patriotic(only God knows what brand of weed he smoked before coming up with that ridiculous speech), we need to ask ourselves, in whose interest is it if globalism prevails?. It certainly won't be in the interest of small, poor nations like Nigeria that have no power to wrangle decisions from such multilateral organisations.






Thus, Nigeria and Africa must rise and resist the vast dark shadow of globalism. Globalism as it is being canvassed by radical liberalist and neo-imperialists. Yes, we can cooperate on issues that affect all of us as nations, but we must hold on to our national interests above all. That is the only way we can negotiate at the table of world powers.

you are obviously biased.


i'll comment more later.

donjazet:
you are obviously biased.



i'll comment more later.

I am all ears.

EVarn:
I am all ears.

the international interventionist invaders are soon coming to the shiithole to tear zoogeria to pieces and we, the great easterners, are SOO gone from the shiithole ASAP, AMEN!!!

OP I largely agree with your points. I must note, however, that Nigeria is NOT a small nation as you alluded. Poor, yes; small, no.

Nigeria is amonst the most populated countries in this world, and even though things are messed up in Nigeria, yet Nigeria is not a small nation. You want small? Togo, Liberia, etc are small nations.

How can you claim to be anti-globalist and at the same time support Nigeria. Nigeria is the biggest example of the disaster of globalism. Unwilling ethnic nationalities are being compelled to be in an unholy and unworkable union. The sovereignty and liberty of these ethnic nationalities is being eroded.

GreyLaw:
OP I largely agree with your points. I must note, however, that Nigeria is NOT a small nation as you alluded. Poor, yes; small, no.

Nigeria is amonst the most populated countries in this world, and even though things are messed up in Nigeria, yet Nigeria is not a small nation. You want small? Togo, Liberia, etc are small nations.

By small,I don't mean the size or population,I am alluding to the country's status in geopolitical terms.

Daewang:
How can you claim to be anti-globalist and at the same time support Nigeria. Nigeria is the biggest example of the disaster of globalism. Unwilling ethnic nationalities are being compelled to be in an unholy and unworkable union. The sovereignty and liberty of these ethnic nationalities is being eroded.

that's typical zoogerian hypocrisy for you brother!!!

they keep condemning themselves with their own mouths!!!

Almighty Elohim dey watch them!!!

Daewang:
How can you claim to be anti-globalist and at the same time support Nigeria. Nigeria is the biggest example of the disaster of globalism. Unwilling ethnic nationalities are being compelled to be in an unholy and unworkable union. The sovereignty and liberty of these ethnic nationalities is being eroded.

"unwilling" ethnic groups??,who are the unwilling ethnic groups??,the country may have internal dissidents,but that doesn't mean that it's made up of an unwilling mass of people. In Nigeria, sociocultural ties has made us one.

MONIKERREVEALER:


that's typical zoogerians hypocrisy for you brother!!!

they keep condemning themselves with their own mouths!!!

Almighty Elohim dey watch them!!!

My brother the hypocrisy is too much.

You are just a #MAGA Trump supporter who refuses to speak up as Trump supports the wars in Yemen, Syria, Palestine and Libya , while planning a new war with Iran .

Embrace diversity and stop hating.

EVarn:
Of Nationalism and Globalism



A new spectre looms over our world, and all the current pillars and powers of the world are being seduced by the allure of this spectre. This spectre is the spectre of globalism.


As the 21st century reels out myriads of dynamic events on the international scene, humanity continues to evolve politically as we enter into another phase of history. A world shaped by the devastating events of two World wars and a Cold War that brought one world power to it's knees and another to the leadership of the "Free World" , is now on the brink of another ideological revolution, similar to the renaissance of medieval Europe. This ideological revolution is centred on the principle of "globalism".



What is globalism?



Globalism, in its purest form, seeks to create institutions for global governance, at the expense of the sovereignty or unique requirements of individual nations. In essence, it embraces a multilateral approach to governance and discards unilateralism. While it may sound tantalizing, in effect, it cripples the authority of individual states, and their ability to make decisions that suits their sociopolitical climate. Instead, it enthrones a "one size fits all" approach where decisions are made for the benefit of countries that hold the most clout.




Thus,globalism is a pervasive, albeit, more tantalizing form of imperialism. It is therefore no surprise that imperialists like the French President, Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel and a host of others, are leading pioneer of this pernicious ideology.




What is nationalism?



People interpret nationalism in different ways. But I like to say nationalism is the manifestation of patriotism. A nationalist loves his country, and believes that the interests of his country supersedes the dictates of a world order that is skewed in favour of the powerful nations of the world. Hence, nationalism is inherently anti-imperialist and anti-globalist.




While the challenges of the 21st century like Islamic terrorism, poverty, diseases, climate change and so on, have exposed the need for cooperation between countries of the world for the betterment of humankind,the question remains, is globalism the way?. Well, my answer is a very resounding no.
Now, before you label me a conservative bigot, let us take a look at the United Nations, which is the world's foremost multilateral institution. The UN is one of the most, if not the most undemocratic institution in the world. It is governed by 5 permanent members of the security council(the big 5); the US, France, UK, Russia and China, all of who possess the powers to place sanctions, approve military interventions, and veto decisions of even the general assembly. Attempts to expand the membership of the permanent UNSC to properly capture those who are not fairly represented such as Africa and South America, has been rebutted over the years by the United States and its allies. So, we are left with an institution that is run by only the powerful nations, who make decision as they deem fit, even in cases where they are clearly ignorant of the dynamics that obtains in the region where their decision affects.
Many argue about the success the UN has made in keeping global peace for 73 years and counting, but I say, it isn't the UN keeping peace, it is nuclear weapons and the threat of mutually assured destruction.





Now, what a globalist wants is a UN that is strengthened to the level where it can make binding decisions concerning global affairs, overriding the powers or sovereignty of individual nations. Laughable, right?. Imagine such an undemocratic institution, governed by an exclusive cabal of powerful nations, dictating how much Nigeria can spend on it's military per year, how to run our economy, how to control our population, and so on. In essence, our constitution would be useless and we'd be subject to the interests of other nations. This is what the concept of a government without borders entails. That is what globalism entails.





While Macron spouts nonsense about nationalism being anti-patriotic(only God knows what brand of weed he smoked before coming up with that ridiculous speech), we need to ask ourselves, in whose interest is it if globalism prevails?. It certainly won't be in the interest of small, poor nations like Nigeria that have no power to wrangle decisions from such multilateral organisations.






Thus, Nigeria and Africa must rise and resist the vast dark shadow of globalism. Globalism as it is being canvassed by radical liberalist and neo-imperialists. Yes, we can cooperate on issues that affect all of us as nations, but we must hold on to our national interests above all. That is the only way we can negotiate at the table of world powers.

EVarn:
"unwilling" ethnic groups??,who are the unwilling ethnic groups??,the country may have internal dissidents,but that doesn't mean that it's made up of an unwilling mass of people. In Nigeria, sociocultural ties has made us one.

That is false. Igbos have repeatedly expressed their dissatisfaction and unwillingness to be part of this union. Igbos are not religiously, culturally, linguistically or economically similar to other ethnicities in any way. We are not one and can never be one.

that's how you zoogerians always start out feeling super intelligent in ALL of your inane thrashy talk only to end up in a crash site of your own incongruity!!!

what statistical evidence can you adduce to prove that most of the different ethnic group masses in zoogeria do not want out of this shiithole?!

never worry, the referendum is at hand. una zoogerian eyes go soon clear fiam!!!

EVarn:
"unwilling" ethnic groups??,who are the unwilling ethnic groups??,the country may have internal dissidents,but that doesn't mean that it's made up of an unwilling mass of people. In Nigeria, sociocultural ties has made us one.

GreyLaw:
OP I largely agree with your points. I must note, however, that Nigeria is NOT a small nation as you alluded. Poor, yes; small, no.

Nigeria is amonst the most populated countries in this world, and even though things are messed up in Nigeria, yet Nigeria is not a small nation. You want small? Togo, Liberia, etc are small nations.

Nigeria is not even a nation to begin with. It is a corporation managed locally by Fulani caliphate....The sooner it is collapsed into real authentic African nations, the better for the people

immhotep:
You are just a #MAGA Trump supporter who refuses to speak up as Trump supports the wars in Yemen, Syria, Palestine and Libya , while planning a new war with Iran .

Embrace diversity and stop hating.

I am no Trump supporter, neither do I support his bellicose foreign policy.

When you say "diversity", you ultimately agree that each nationality has it's own singularity.

Daewang:



That is false. Igbos have repeatedly expressed their dissatisfaction and unwillingness to be part of this union. Igbos are not religiously, culturally, linguistically or economically similar to other ethnicities in any way. We are not one and can never be one.

Do not pretend to speak the mind of the igbo race as a whole.

EVarn:
Do not pretend to speak the mind of the igbo race as a whole.

In the deepest part of your heart you know the truth.

EVarn:
I am no Trump supporter, neither do I support his bellicose foreign policy.

When you say "diversity", you ultimately agree that each nationality has it's own singularity.

Unfortunately, your arguments are coming 600 years too late.
Just calm down and blame the European rulers who ran around importing Africans into the Americas/Europe, while looting African colonies.

The European chickens have now come home to roost.
Embrace diversity and enjoy it, my brother.