They are "ideological tools, championed by activist elites."
The large-scale movement of populations is often seen as an indicator of the coming world society. To transnationalists, it is a positive development that reveals the weakness of the nation-state and adds to that weakness. Loyalties and commitments are diffused. One transnational scholar writes, "Traditional notions like citizenship, political activity, entrepreneurship and culture are de-linked from specific places and spaces."
Did you hear any more about Memphis changing the name of Bedford Forest Park??? Next time I talk to the relatvies in MEM I'll have to ask...
Transnational or multinational businesses are in the vanguard of this globalism and end of the nation state. They operate around the world and shift their assets and capital accordingly. Governments are just obstacles to be overcome. The stockholders are more important than loyalty to a specific nation or country.