National Borders.
Differences Between the Left and Conservatives Part II
National Borders.
For the left, national borders are seen as relics of the past. Many believe in globalization or even a future where people live under a world government. Institutions like the United Nations and the European Union are examples of this push to remove borders and create systems where unelected officials can have authority over entire continents or even the globe. In recent years, African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American countries have faced pressure to change their policies from these outside governing bodies, which has sometimes pushed them to seek new alliances—often with nations like China—rather than be dictated to by the UN or by American policies influenced by far-left ideologies.
For conservatives, national borders are indispensable for the survival of a nation. Just as Americans have the right to protect their homes from uninvited guests, a country has the right to control who enters. Conservatives point to Europe and Canada, where unfiltered acceptance of immigration has, in their view, led some areas to reflect more of the culture people came from than the culture of the host nation. In some cities and towns in the UK, there have been reported cases of rape, domestic abuse, and restrictions on religious freedoms within certain immigrant communities originating from countries with limited rights for women or minorities—issues that often go unreported or are overlooked by law enforcement and the media.
The debate between global governance and national sovereignty is ongoing. Proponents of global governance argue that international cooperation is necessary to solve big problems like climate change, financial crises, and human rights abuses. However, critics warn that surrendering too much control to international bodies can undermine democracy and erode the ability of nations to make decisions that reflect the will of their own people. For conservatives, the right to self-determination and the preservation of national identity remain non-negotiable.
