In principle I agree, but globalisation is now such that all economies and ideologies are linked whether we accept it or not. India is a rising economy as is China. The West is in decline. There has never been a time when global integration is imperative. As the Orient rises again, the Occident will decline. We can’t ignore cycles but we can accommodate them. Integration is possibly the most appropriate response.

@Geoffrey51 I like the idea of weighted globalization. Don't see why you state that the west is in decline. Also, in my view, integration should be proportional.

@zesty observation Zesty. Manufacturing comes out of SE Asia and there is a battle for IT US and China hence the Huawei dispute. Co operation rather than competition may be beneficial don’t you think.

@Geoffrey51 Free market is based on competition, not cooperation.

@zesty that is true. Doesn’t mean it’ always a good idea though.

@Geoffrey51 Yes, maybe. In my opinion, in general, the advantages of free market overwhelm the disadvantages as long as the government keeps out.

@zesty I agree. Government intervention without external controls is what leads to the destructive elements of extreme left or right such Christian Republicanism and Nationalistic Communism.

@Geoffrey51 Or socialism. Let's don't forget it! Lol

@zesty I guess we need to agree to disagree on our perceptions of Socialism

@Geoffrey51 Sure. Unfortunately the socialists have the interedting habit to send the disagreeing people to concentration camps.