Moving out to foreign countries today is easier than it was, but this easier mobility, in some people’s opinion, is more disadvantageous than advantageous.

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view? 

Easier mobility across national borders today, in fact, is both a problem and possibility. However, I find it a little hard to fully agree with the view that it is more disadvantageous. I can prove it the other way round.

The first thing against the view is that today the world stands better positioned to exploit human resource for the benefit of all. For example, the development spree that is taking place both in India and in the Gulf countries is by way of human interaction. For India, it is a kind of manpower export for foreign currency and for the Gulf it is import of expertise.

The second thing is tourism as an industry is keeping the whole world benefitted, and it is possible because of mobility. The story is same in relation to businessmen and students who move out to greener pastures. Here I find it right to take the IELTS exam as an example. It is promoted across non-English countries because both the English speaking world and the world elsewhere find it advantageous in many counts. The IELTS clicks on mobility.  

All these advantages notwithstanding, I cannot be ignorant of the fact that freer mobility causes a few concerns. The world has become a little vulnerable to nefarious, divisive forces. For example, many terror outfits and fundamental forces make foray into other quieter parts of the world wrecking havoc.  Another danger is there are possibilities for discrimination based on race, nationality, language, colour and the like.

In short, like any new development, freer mobility of people cross borders too has got its on seamy aspects, but there are enough evidences around us to show that its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages. In my opinion, the world needs to learn to move with this change.    

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