Right-wing antiglobalism

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Right-wing antiglobalism, [1] [2] [3] also referred to as the antiglobalist right, [4] [5] is a political position opposing globalization, arguing that it endangers national economies and identities and promotes immigration. Instead, right-wing globalists support nationalism as a cure for the alleged problems caused by the globalization. [6] Right-wing antiglobalism protests against the Sustainable Development Goals, [7] 15-minute cities, [8] and COVID-19 vaccines as being created or promoted by globalists. [9]

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Some right-wing antiglobalists frequently uses the term globalist as a pejorative and in various conspiracy theories, notably linking with the New World Order conspiracy theory, [10] and some as a trope within the new antisemitism movement; [11] while some other right-wing antiglobalist leaders, such as Javier Milei, hold pro-Israel principles. [12] [13]

Background

Right-wing antiglobalism began to gain traction in the 2010s in countries like the United Kingdom and the United States, which were previously seen as one of the major supporters of the globalization. Before the 21st century, most of the critiques of globalism came from its impact on the Global South. In the 21st century, there have been increasing concerns about its effect on the Global North. [14] Globalism has been criticized as leading to the outsourcing of jobs and cultural homogenization. [15]

Allegations of antisemitism

Followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory refer to what they term "the cabal" as a secret worldwide elite organization that wishes to undermine democracy and freedom and implement their globalist agendas. [16] Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orbán has used antisemitic tropes in accusations against globalists, espousing a conspiracy theory of a world network controlled by Hungarian-American philanthropist George Soros. [17] [18] During the election and presidency of United States president Donald Trump, he and members of his administration used the term globalist on multiple occasions. [19] [20] The administration was accused of using the term as an antisemitic dog whistle, [21] and to associate their critics with an international Jewish conspiracy. [22] [23]

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