Examples of Liberalism in Action?
A clear example of how liberalism has been and currently is in Action could be expressed through these two specific intergovernmental organisations. The EU and NATO. Both these organisations tend to support the Liberalistic point of view and how the aspect of having strong international relations is very important for nations to grow.
Why is Liberalism believed to be in Retreat?
Liberalism has taken a huge turnover especially due to the recent presidential election. Trump has played a significant factor in towards shifting the mindsets of not only Americans but other sovereign states as well from a more liberalistic point of view to a more realist point of view in order for the benefit of their own countries. Despite the persuasion given by Donald Trump as it is evidently working for certain countries others tend to completely ignore having a realist view and tend to continue holding the liberalistic point of view.
Examples of liberalism in retreat?
I believe that recently we have definitely seen liberalism in retreat, specifically in the western world. Two major examples of this would be the American elections, where Donald Trump, a realist, was appointed the president. As well as this UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Both of these show large steps backward in the western world. Excluding the western world, a major example would be the ongoing Syrian conflict. However, in contrast, the growth of the liberal democracy continues suggesting against a retreat in liberalism. Therefore, I believe that although it may not be to a great extent as yet, there is definitely evidence of liberalism in retreat.
Personally I do feel like due to the current events and affairs, the presidential election being a main one Liberalism has definitely retracted due to the change of mindsets. However I still hold a strong opinion that especially with the help of the United Nations and intergovernmental organisations liberalism does still hold a strong principle in todays global society and is very beneficial towards international relations between countries. I think that once the global society start to notice a downfall in having strong relationships with other countries especially negative ones that may lead to conflict and violence can be a prominent indicator towards liberalism being retreated.
- Arvish Gandhi G11
- UWCSEA Glopo
