"Britain is a nation proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect. Our flag represents our diverse country and we will never surrender it to those that use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division."

With those decisive words, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer this past weekend did more than just condemn a far-right protest; he staked a powerful claim in a global political struggle.

“In the 1960s, civil rights activists under Martin Luther King Jr. chose non-violence and won significant victories. A lesser-known part of their strategy was embracing the American flag.”