Globalisation has brought many economic benefits to the world, but needs a “course correction” to address growing inequality, US President Barack Obama said in an eagerly-awaited valedictory speech in the Greek capital.<br /><br /> “When we see people, global elites, wealthy corporations seemingly living by a different set of rules, avoiding taxes, manipulating loopholes… this feeds a profound sense of injustice,” Obama added.<br /><br /> The visit to Athens was originally planned as a farewell tour but has become focused on reassuring jittery allies after the shock election victory of Donald Trump.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> Στον Ιερό Βράχο της Ακρόπολης ο Μπαράκ Ομπάμα<br />Περισσότερα: https://t.co/f5ocqeNi04 pic.twitter.com/wQz8dhPGa3— Euronews ελληνικά (@euronewsgr) November 16, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> A crude sort of nationalism<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> During the trip, the outgoing president has repeatedly referred to the anger that has breathed life into populist movements in Europe and the US.<br /><br /> On Tuesday, Obama cautioned the world to guard against “a rise in a crude sort of nationalism or ethnic identity or tribalism that is built around an ‘us’ and a ‘them’”.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> “After an election, democracy depends on a peaceful transition of power. The next American president and I could not be more different.”— Catherine Hardy (@fernojay) November 16, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> “But American democracy is bigger than one president. That is how democracy has to work.”— Catherine Hardy (@fernojay) November 16, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> NATO<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> European governments, especially eastern countries close to Russia’s orbit, have been shaken after Donald Trump appeared to call into question Washington’s almost 70-year security guarantee.<br /><br /> He said he would only help NATO allies if they paid their way.<br /><br /> Obama stressed that Europe – and NATO – will remain a cornerstone of US foreign policy.<br /><br /> The US-led NATO grouping is “absolutely vital” to US interests and a strong, unified Europe is good for America and the world, Obama said.<br /><br /> “We know what happens when Europeans start dividing themselves up. The 20th century was a bloodbath,” Obama told the audience in Athens.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> “More democracy is good for the world but it is also good for US security. This is why we stand by NATO, the world's greatest alliance”— Catherine Hardy (@fernojay) November 16, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Germany<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Germany is next on Obama’s itinerary.<br /><br /> He is due to visit Angela Merkel, whom he has described as “probably my closest international partner these last eight years.”<br /><br /> He will also meet the leaders of the UK, France and Italy in Berlin.<br /><br /> He is then due to travel to Peru, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Pacific leaders at an economic summit.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Greece’s “extraordinary compassion”<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> The US president also touched on issues that have shaken Greek society: a dramatic influx of migrants fleeing war and poverty and a crippling financial crisis.<br /><br /> Obama praised the people’s “extraordinary compassion” for the hundreds and th
