One of the most striking characteristics of our time is the political and ideological radicalisation in much of the world. Although discussions cover a wide range of topics, we can see that the essence of the agendas is similar, and that ultimately, the goal is to segregate populations into different factions, fragmenting the social fabric and cohesion. As the saying goes: divide and conquer.
Of course, there are more incisive ideologies that are contrary to the status quo and existing social structures, such as the very existence of the state, or worse, even seeking to alter the natural dynamics of human beings and the environment. However, these are not the only ones used as tools to articulate in favour of certain groups, to the detriment of countries and their peoples.
Although we can name them in many ways, such as ‘the global elite,’ ‘the globalists,’ ‘the imperialists,’ among others, it is they who act in this way to destabilise countries in order to achieve their goals and interests, and no, this is not a conspiracy theory, it is a fact. It’s simple: where there is no strong authority, the powerful can gain ground; after all, there is no power vacuum.
This ‘global elite’ (found mainly in the US and Europe) works tirelessly to expand its power. Trillion-dollar investment funds dictate ESG criteria that tie the credit of governments and companies; Banks and financial institutions create parallel mechanisms, such as cryptocurrencies, which are unrelated to national monetary systems; In addition to the shackles created in the global financial system, which are also very strong, such as what happened with the CFA franc and the former French colonies in the Sahel, or the various impositions of the IMF and the WTO; But not only in finance, but also in the control of narratives and which actors are highlighted by Big Tech.
Using the Brazilian situation as an example, the pressures are very strong and the tools used against the country are multiple. Encouraging the radicalisation of politicians and directing discussions towards secondary or truly irrelevant issues, while sponsored social movements prevent sovereign actions that would be beneficial, in order to intentionally delay the country, along with the spread of false concepts and ideas internationally, such as with the Amazon issue, where sovereignty itself is being openly questioned, and equally with questions about agribusiness.
It is only possible to resist these pressures if, first and foremost, there is national cohesion, preferably in unity (not ideological homogeneity, but purposeful convergence towards national interests), propagating national values to the detriment of those coming from large centres, especially American ones, reducing their capacity for ‘conversion’.
Along with this, strategic autonomy is needed, reducing external dependence in relevant sectors as much as possible and improving the quality of life of the population. Without cheap energy, without data stored at home and without national production chains, sovereignty is an illusion.
The global elite loves to see us fighting over identity issues while they buy mining companies at bargain prices and decide, from abroad, whether or not Brazil can export meat. Furthermore, a strategic rapprochement between nationalist countries is needed, expanding their power to respond, whether through platforms such as BRICS or local alliances such as the ‘Sahel Alliance’ between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
Therefore, if we want to preserve individual freedoms, civil rights and natural wealth, the way forward is through civic nationalism – a lean state where it can be, muscular where it needs to be, in dialogue with its neighbours, without bowing down to ‘the powerful’. Those who act against this, intentionally or not, are working against nation states and the interests and well-being of peoples, in favour of this global elite.
Divide et Impera – Global Elite against National Sovereignty
One of the defining traits of our age is the mounting political and ideological radicalisation sweeping much of the world. Although debates cover countless topics, their core agendas resemble one another. They fragment societies into opposing factions and erode social cohesion. As the old maxim puts it, divide et impera.
Some ideologies openly reject the status quo, challenge the very existence of the State or even seek to reorder human nature and the environment. Yet these doctrines are merely tools wielded by powerful transnational circles against nations and their citizens.
Labelled in many ways, such as “the global elite”, “globalists” or “neo-imperialists”, these actors deliberately destabilise countries to advance their own interests. This is no conspiracy theory; where legitimate authority is absent, influence seekers rush in — there are no power vacuums.
Today, that elite, concentrated largely in the United States and Western Europe, is expanding its reach on several fronts. Trillion-dollar investment funds impose ESG criteria that bind governments and firms to external agendas. Banks and financial institutions create parallel instruments such as cryptocurrencies, operating outside national monetary oversight. At the same time, the architecture of global finance—illustrated by the CFA franc’s grip on former French colonies or the rigid conditionalities of the IMF and WTO—tightens external control. Big Tech further shapes perception by curating which voices gain or lose global audiences.
Brazil offers a vivid case study. External pressure intensifies political polarisation, drives public debate toward secondary or theatrical issues, and funds social movements that obstruct sovereign projects, deliberately slowing national development.
Simultaneously, well-financed campaigns export distorted narratives—for instance, portraying the Amazon as an international possession or framing Brazilian agribusiness as an ecological villain—thereby manipulating foreign public opinion and policy.
Meaningful resistance begins with national cohesion—unity around shared interests rather than ideological conformity. Promoting home-grown values and narratives diminishes the “conversion” power of foreign cultural centres, especially those in the United States. Strategic autonomy must follow: reducing external dependence in critical sectors, boosting domestic production, and improving living standards.
Lowering external dependence in energy, data storage, advanced industry and food systems. Without affordable power, sovereign data infrastructure and nationally controlled supply chains, sovereignty remains an illusion.
The global elite thrives when populations brawl over identity battles while it acquires material assets on the cheap and decides abroad whether a country may export products. Also, forming alliances with like-minded, nationalist-oriented states amplifies counter-pressure, whether through broader platforms such as BRICS or regional arrangements like the Sahel Alliance linking Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
Ultimately, preserving individual liberties, civil rights, and natural wealth hinges on a form of civic nationalism: a state that stays lean where it can, muscular where it must, cooperative with neighbours yet unwilling to bow before great-power coercion. Anyone who works against this agenda acts against the nation-state model and the wellbeing of its people, in service to that global elite, willingly or not.
