I think free, easy movement between countries is a thing of the past. Climate change is going to lead to nationalist isolation as countries try to preserve their resources as they start to run out.
Things are still largely locked down from the pandemic, and I don’t think international tourism will ever go back to being as easy as it was pre-pandemic. Many formerly bustling tourist sites have decided its really nice not to have tourists.
In this context, I think we can expect the Balkanization of the Internet to continue.
> Things are still largely locked down from the pandemic
I doubt this can be forever because the effect is questionable (as long as countries don't put real lockdowns seriously quarantining every traveler with no exceptions and no chance to escape, and also eliminating illegal border crossing which is hardly possible) and the economic harm is enormous. I believe it's only a matter of time (and of financial resources running out perhaps) before every country will start treating COVID like ordinary influenza (which kills people too) and give up lockdowns.
> Many formerly bustling tourist sites have decided its really nice not to have tourists.
People who worked for tourist-dependent businesses will argue. Also note that for many countries tourism was the primary money source. In many such countries people don't care about COVID, don't wear masks (even though they are required to) and will probably resist governments which would block their income source for long.
I agree; and war has a way of closing borders. I have a feeling that international travel going forward is going to be only for the rich and well-connected.
Things are still largely locked down from the pandemic, and I don’t think international tourism will ever go back to being as easy as it was pre-pandemic. Many formerly bustling tourist sites have decided its really nice not to have tourists.
In this context, I think we can expect the Balkanization of the Internet to continue.