The New Colour Revolution: National Flags as Resistance to Globalism, By Chris Knight (Florida)
Across Europe and the Anglosphere, a quiet rebellion is stirring. Ordinary citizens, rooted in their nations' histories, are raising their national flags, not as mere symbols of pride, but as bold acts of defiance against globalist regimes that prioritise open borders, multiculturalism, and supranational agendas over local sovereignty. Dubbed a "colour revolution" by observers like Andrea Widburg, this movement flips the script on the term originally used for post-Soviet uprisings, where citizens waved colourful banners to demand democracy. Today, the colours of national flags signal a pushback against governments accused of sidelining native-born citizens in favour of unchecked immigration and progressive ideologies. From England to Amsterdam, and now Australia, this flag-waving revolt challenges the globalist status quo, but its success remains uncertain in a disarmed and fractured West.
The term "colour revolution" once described peaceful protests in places like Ukraine or Georgia, where citizens rallied for democratic reforms against authoritarian regimes. Now, it captures a different struggle: the fight of native-born Europeans and Anglosphere citizens against governments they see as betraying their cultural heritage. In cities like London and Amsterdam, locals watch as their streets fill with Palestinian, Hamas, or Pride flags, while their own national symbols, like the Union Jack or St. George's Cross, are branded as "Right-wing" or suppressed. A Swedish exchange student, as Widburg recounts, taped his country's flag to a wall abroad because displaying it at home was taboo, a stark sign of how far patriotism has been demonised.
This resentment has been brewing for decades. Left-leaning governments, enamoured with the European Union's "one-world" vision, have downplayed national identity, equating it with nationalism or worse, xenophobia. Meanwhile, policies favouring mass immigration, particularly from Muslim-majority countries, have transformed communities, often without public consent. In Amsterdam, once a beacon of tolerance, Muslim protests have turned violent, with police standing by as students were beaten. In the UK, citizens face arrest for criticising migration or objecting to foreign flags, while pro-Palestinian marches face no such scrutiny. The message is clear: native concerns are secondary to globalist priorities.
The resurgence of national flags marks a turning point. From England's St. George's Cross to Germany's black-red-gold, these banners are no longer just emblems, they're weapons of cultural defiance. In the UK, movements like "Raising the Colours" have gained traction, with citizens flying flags in villages and cities as a protest against mass immigration and eroded borders. Social media posts capture this sentiment: one user declared, "It's OUR country, not theirs. It's OUR patriotism, not theirs." Another called it "the biggest **** you to our treacherous, anti-English government." These acts are small but symbolic, signalling a refusal to let national identity be erased.
Unlike the colourful banners of past colour revolutions, these flags carry centuries of history, representing cultures and traditions under threat. They stand in contrast to the Pride flags and pro-Palestinian symbols that dominate public spaces, which many see as emblems of a globalist agenda that celebrates diversity at the expense of local heritage. The irony is stark: governments that once pressured post-Soviet states to embrace democracy through colour revolutions, now face their own citizens using similar tactics to demand sovereignty.
The globalist regime, embodied by the EU, progressive policies, and supranational organisations, has created a West where native-born citizens feel like strangers in their own lands. Policies promoting open borders, DEI initiatives, and multiculturalism often prioritise newcomers or minority groups over longstanding communities. In England, councils fly trans Pride flags larger than the Union Jack, while in Australia, pro-Hamas protests go unchecked. This double standard fuels anger, as governments dismiss national pride as "Right-wing" while elevating symbols of globalist causes.
The economic and social toll is undeniable. Mass immigration strains public services, with some UK residents noting stagnant living standards and declining infrastructure. In Europe, crime rates tied to certain migrant groups have spiked, yet criticism is stifled as hate speech. The globalist vision of a borderless, homogenised world clashes with the visceral need for identity and belonging. As one X post put it, "It's a warning cry to the establishment that if things don't change very fast — WE will change the country."
For all its symbolic power, this new colour revolution faces steep challenges. Unlike the post-Soviet uprisings, which had external support from Western powers, this movement lacks institutional backing. Worse, decades of disarmament, both literal and cultural, have left citizens vulnerable. Europe's peaceful traditions, once a point of pride, now hinder resistance against rising crime and cultural shifts driven by immigration. As Widburg notes, Europeans lack even the "pitchforks and pikes" of their ancestors, let alone the political will to challenge entrenched elites.
Governments are already pushing back. In the UK, authorities have cracked down on flag-waving protests, with one viral video mocking officials who remove England flags as "hate symbols." The same leaders who championed colour revolutions abroad now label their own citizens' protests as extremist. Without weapons, organisation, or international pressure, the movement risks being symbolic but toothless. Flags inspire, but they don't win wars, cultural or otherwise.
This flag-waving revolt is more than nostalgia; it's a cry to reclaim sovereignty and identity from a globalist system that erases both. It echoes the biblical call to stand firm against false prophets (Matthew 7:15). Just as that movement dilutes faith for approval, globalism dilutes national heritage for a borderless utopia. Both prioritise conformity over truth.
The path forward demands courage. Citizens must organise, vote, and speak out, turning symbolic flags into political power. Community movements, like the UK's "Raising the Colours," show promise, but they need scale and strategy. The West's survival hinges on rejecting the globalist lie that identity is shameful. As one X user warned, "If you're a believer who sees what's happening… don't be discouraged. God always preserves a remnant." The new colour revolution, flying national flags as resistance, may be the spark, but it will take a united, defiant remnant to turn it into change.
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