Standing on the coast of Tunisia, when one saw the tiny fish being hauled from the Mediterranean, it would be apparent to the observer that the collapse of Mediterranean fisheries was already happening. A refugee crisis was inevitable – and this happened back in 2011, over 20 years ago.

Today, as the United Nations might put it, humanity is facing the largest wave of migration in history.

Accepting refugees and immigrants has almost become a point of national identity for many European countries, even a form of competition. Countries that take in large numbers of refugees and immigrants, even as their own industries decline, still criticize those that refuse to accept them. The latter nations are harshly condemned and torn apart by criticism. In today’s world, where compassion is often seen as politically correct, few stop considering the consequences of this mass acceptance, specifically, the impact on the countries where these immigrants originated from.

With even a little common sense, one can easily imagine the problems:

1. Population is the foundation of economic growth. A large outflow of immigrants means that the economic potential of the source countries has been drained prematurely, along with any chances of improving people's lives.

2. A significant loss of skilled workers and talent means the countries of origin will remain stuck in a prolonged period of decline.

3. The social structures of the source countries are disrupted. When the main economic contributors leave, the elderly, sick, and weak are left behind, leading to even more suffering and death.

4. The population structure is destroyed. With the younger generation moving out of these countries, the elderly and children will be left behind, leading to the collapse of family and community systems.

5. These countries often experience mass migration due to economic hardship, but the loss of population makes economic recovery even more distant and difficult.

6. The internal issues of such countries become internationalized. As immigration increases, more nations get involved, making conflicts and tensions more widespread and dangerous.

One of the negative byproducts of globalization is the surge in immigration. Beneath this wave lies an imbalance in both the economy and the population. It is happening at a much faster pace than anyone anticipated, and countries have had little time to react. Other than presenting charity or expressing compassion and sympathy, there has been little room to truly consider the long-term consequences for many countries.