United Nations sources stated that British Prime Minister Theresa May has called on world leaders to embrace globalization shunning natural patriotism that gets warped into aggressive nationalism leading to confrontations. Meanwhile the British leader's address came a day after US President Donald Trump said "We reject the ideology of globalism, and we embrace the doctrine of patriotism" at the UNGA.
Reports added May said the international community has seen "what happens when natural patriotism cornerstone of a healthy society is warped into aggressive nationalism, exploiting fear and uncertainty to promote identity politics at home and belligerent confrontation abroad, while breaking rules and undermining institutions".
The British leader addressing the UN General
Assembly (UNGA) said “The way to prevent it involves "global cooperation
between strong and accountable states based on open economies and inclusive
societies". Furthermore the best way of resisting protectionism, May
pointed out, is to ensure the present century is defined by open markets that
deliver for all people. Hence she emphasized that "delivering for your
citizens at home does not have to be at the expense of global cooperation,
values, rules and ideals".
