Tribal nationalism vs global unity
NOVANEWS
By Graham Peebles
Change, discontent and uncertainty are some of the most prominent characteristics of the times. These interconnected terms are routinely used to describe global affairs and are key factors animating the global protest movement as well as the growing tide of nationalism. Both movements arise from the same seed, one is progressive and in harmony with the new, the other is of the past and seeks to obstruct and divide.
These are transitional times, as humanity moves out of one civilisation imbued with certain ideals, values and beliefs to a new way of living based on altogether different principles. They are times of unease and insecurity certainly, but also times of great hope and opportunity.
“The pervading uncertainty is being exploited by the reactionary forc...