Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 52 minutes ago
Keep up your friendships abroad, or make new friends in other countries. The present difficulties in the United States are an element of a larger trend. And no country is going to find a solution by itself. Make sure you and your family have passports.
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This passage highlights the importance of maintaining global connections and being prepared for uncertainty. The challenges facing the United States: rising authoritarianism, political instability, economic shifts, destruction of institutions meant to protect, are part of broader global trends, and no single country can solve them alone.
Building friendships with people in other nations (especially the global south!) provides alternative perspectives, helps counter propaganda, and creates personal networks that could be valuable if political conditions worsen.
Keeping passports up to date ensures that, if necessary, you have the option to leave or seek safety elsewhere. History has shown that those who recognize early warning signs and maintain international ties are often better positioned to adapt to crises.
It’s long past the time to start thinking differently about your day to day movements. Resist the urge to stick your head in the sand.
- If you don’t have a passport, apply for one now; if you do, check the expiration date and renew early.
- Build and maintain friendships with people in other countries—through travel, online communities, or cultural exchanges.
- Learn about dual citizenship, visa options, or residency pathways in case relocation ever becomes necessary.
- Stay informed about global political trends to understand how they might impact your own country’s future.
Keep up your friendships abroad, or make new friends in other countries. The present difficulties in the United States are an element of a larger trend. And no country is going to find a solution by itself. Make sure you and your family have passports.
———
This passage highlights the importance of maintaining global connections and being prepared for uncertainty. The challenges facing the United States: rising authoritarianism, political instability, economic shifts, destruction of institutions meant to protect, are part of broader global trends, and no single country can solve them alone.
Building friendships with people in other nations (especially the global south!) provides alternative perspectives, helps counter propaganda, and creates personal networks that could be valuable if political conditions worsen.
Keeping passports up to date ensures that, if necessary, you have the option to leave or seek safety elsewhere. History has shown that those who recognize early warning signs and maintain international ties are often better positioned to adapt to crises.
It’s long past the time to start thinking differently about your day to day movements. Resist the urge to stick your head in the sand.
- If you don’t have a passport, apply for one now; if you do, check the expiration date and renew early.
- Build and maintain friendships with people in other countries—through travel, online communities, or cultural exchanges.
- Learn about dual citizenship, visa options, or residency pathways in case relocation ever becomes necessary.
- Stay informed about global political trends to understand how they might impact your own country’s future.
