By John Wayne on Monday, 13 October 2025
Category: Race, Culture, Nation

The Erosion of National Identity and the Rise of Foreign Influence, By Richard Miller (Londonistan)

When a nation loses its sense of identity, purpose, and cohesion, it becomes vulnerable to external forces that are more assertive, unified, and strategic. In the case of the United Kingdom, as highlighted by Iain Duncan Smith's concerns (link below) about China's growing influence, the weakening of national identity and resolve can create a vacuum that stronger nations exploit. I will look at how deracination, a disconnection from racial and cultural roots and national pride, can leave countries like the UK susceptible to hostile takeovers, by racially stronger foes like communist China.

A nation's strength lies not only in its economy or military but also in its shared values, history, and sense of purpose. When these are eroded, a country becomes deracinated, uprooted from its cultural and historical foundations. In the UK, decades of globalisation, mass immigration, political polarisation, and debates over national identity have frayed the social fabric. The lack of a cohesive narrative about what it means to be British has left the nation less resilient to external pressures. This is not about xenophobia or isolationism but about the importance of a unified identity that fosters collective resolve.

Deracination manifests in various ways: declining trust in institutions, apathy toward national interests, and a willingness to prioritise short-term economic gains over long-term security. As Duncan Smith notes, the UK government's eagerness for Chinese investment, despite the risks posed by entities like CKI (Cheung Kong Infrastructure), reflects a broader trend of prioritising immediate economic relief over strategic sovereignty. This short-sightedness is a symptom of a nation that has lost confidence in its own values and capabilities.

Stronger, more cohesive nations, those with clear national agendas and robust state control, can exploit this vulnerability. China, under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), exemplifies such a nation. With its 2017 National Intelligence Law mandating that companies like CKI assist in intelligence efforts, China has positioned itself to extend influence through economic leverage. Duncan Smith's article highlights how CKI already controls significant portions of the UK's critical infrastructure, including electricity, gas, and water networks. Allowing further acquisitions, such as Thames Water, would deepen this dependency.

China's approach is not overtly militaristic but insidious and strategic. By acquiring critical infrastructure, it gains leverage over the UK's economy and security without firing a shot. This "silent takeover" thrives in an environment where the host nation is too fragmented or complacent to resist. A deracinated UK, lacking the political will to prioritise national security over foreign investment, becomes an easy target for such manoeuvres.

A strong national identity acts as a bulwark against external influence. Countries with a clear sense of self are more likely to scrutinise foreign investments, protect critical infrastructure, and rally citizens around shared goals. For instance, nations like Japan or Israel, despite their own challenges, maintain robust national identities that inform their strategic decisions. In contrast, a UK that debates its history with shame or neglects its cultural heritage, risks losing the cohesion needed to counter assertive foreign powers.

Rebuilding national identity does not mean retreating into insularity. It requires fostering pride in shared achievements, values, and institutions while remaining open to global cooperation. A confident nation would approach foreign investment with caution, ensuring that critical sectors like water, energy, and telecommunications remain under domestic control or are vetted rigorously for security risks.

To counter the risks of foreign takeovers, the UK must take decisive steps to strengthen its national identity and strategic posture:

1.Protect Critical Infrastructure: The government should block acquisitions of key assets like Thames Water by entities subject to foreign state control, such as CKI. A thorough review of existing foreign-owned infrastructure, as Duncan Smith suggests, is also necessary.

2.Foster National Cohesion: Political leaders should promote a positive, inclusive vision of British identity that unites diverse communities around shared values like democracy, rule of law, and innovation. This can counter the fragmentation that makes the UK vulnerable.

3.Prioritise Long-Term Security: Economic growth is vital, but not at the cost of sovereignty. The UK must develop a robust framework for scrutinising foreign investments, particularly from nations with authoritarian regimes and laws like China's NIL.

4.Educate and Engage the Public: A nation aware of its vulnerabilities is better equipped to resist external influence. Public discourse should emphasise the importance of safeguarding critical infrastructure and the risks of over-reliance on foreign investment.

The UK's vulnerability to a "silent, hostile takeover" by stronger nations like China is a direct consequence of its weakened national identity and lack of strategic foresight. Deracination creates a void that assertive powers exploit, using economic leverage to control critical infrastructure. By rebuilding a cohesive national identity and prioritising security over short-term gains, the UK can reclaim its resilience and protect its sovereignty. The alternative, continuing to ignore the creeping influence of foreign powers, risks a future where the nation's critical systems are controlled not by its people, but by those with their own agendas.

Everything said here applies with even more force to a country like Australia, even deeper under CCP control, with a government that is merging into communist China, a consequence of the Leftism of Labor.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/china-attempting-buy-critical-infrastructure-125615170.html 

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