You are right. When nationalism crosses into superiority, it divides rather than unites. It can justify intolerance and create hostility towards other nations or minorities — all in the name of “patriotism. And the benefits of this so-called “patriotism” are enjoyed by only a few — we’re merely the tools they use for their own gain.

Globalism can connect the world through trade, communication, and cooperation. It promotes cultural exchange and collective responsibility for issues like climate change, poverty, and human rights. It helps us see ourselves as part of a global family.

Yet globalism can also erase distinct identities. Cultural diversity risks being replaced by uniform consumer culture. The power often ends up concentrated in the hands of multinational corporations rather than ordinary citizens.

In the end, perhaps the answer isn’t choosing between the two but creating a balance — a world that stays rooted in its cultural soil yet grows branches that reach beyond borders.