Most of the predictions of the negative aspects of globalization from the 90s came true, specifically, about the hollowing out of working class jobs, the polarization that would result, and the erosion of western values to accomodate the despots we trade with. I was against globalization then because it was just a way for governments to collude with one another to dilute their accountability to their national constituents. Today, these governments literally import voters and distribute them throughout their country to prop up their political parties in contested areas because natural citizens don't vote for the looting and demolitions of their own societies.

Globalization just became "globalism," and remains a cynically anti-democratic and anti-nation state movement that is the expression of a totalitarian urge. It is not reversing, but its growth has taken a brief break. Its architects know it is going to cause conflict, and judging by what we saw of them in the first few rounds, I suspect they are only resting and organizing for the next phase.