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In a world where nations wall themselves behind economic fortresses, this case tears down the gates and asks a daring question: what if prosperity, not protection, is the true path to survival? Set against the backdrop of political fear, entrenched industries, and shrinking opportunity, this argument follows the forces of commerce as they break through artificial borders and reignite growth, innovation, and hope. Drawing on centuries of economic thought and modern trade realities, the case reveals how protectionism slowly suffocates nations while globalization unlocks their future. This packet equips debaters to defend a vision where open exchange, not isolation, determines whether societies rise or fade.