Globalization is undermining national sovereignty from "summary" of The Death of the West by Patrick J. Buchanan
Globalization, with its free trade agreements and open borders, has eroded the sovereignty of nations across the globe. The ability of countries to govern themselves and make decisions in the best interest of their citizens is being usurped by powerful multinational corporations and international organizations. National governments are increasingly being pressured to conform to global standards and regulations, limiting their ability to enact policies that are tailored to their specific needs and priorities. In the economic sphere, globalization has led to the outsourcing of jobs and the loss of manufacturing industries in many developed countries. As capital flows freely across borders, multinational corporations are able to exploit disparities in labor costs and environmental regulations, leading to a race to the bottom in terms of wages and working conditions. This has resulted in a hollowing out of the middle class in many Western countries, as well as increased inequality and social unrest. In the p...
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