True Globalisation

Abstract

The foundation of globalisation is liberal economics and the concept is propagated by the American-led 1 %. Globalisation is a permutation of empire, and this one is far less inclusive than it should be. This is problematic because the durability of empire tends to be predicated on inclusiveness—take the example of the Romans. The British empire failed largely because is was discriminatory and non-inclusive, although heeding the call for representation as a function of taxation could have yielded a truly communal structure, and thus given lie to the current quasi-religious attachment to sovereignty. The United States still has the possibility to expand its reach, not only virtually but territorially, for instance, by seeking to create a federation of federations with Mexico and Canada. The industrialised world can also defend empire by becoming more inclusive and allow far more immigration of the lesser skilled. The logic of Adam Smith dictates not only production where it is most advantageous, but also free mobility of labour. That this would overwhelm the West is a myth!