Temporary hurdles

In the sequence of discussion, there is need to recognise the global integrating force of technology

Nitin Desai’s well-articulated views in his article, “Globalisation trumped” (January 26), provide a logical view of the future world order that is set to follow unilateralism in governance. Even as global economies were grappling with Brexit, the change of leadership in the US affirmed the trend. The clear policy shift in the West poses a challenge, particularly to East Asia and Africa, which gained from globalisation through a surge in international trade and employment.

In the sequence of discussion, there is a need to recognise the global integrating force of technology that formed the foundation of connectivity and cross-border trade. 

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