18 Questions
According to Manfred Steger, what does market globalism seek to do?
Endow globalization with free market norms
What is the basis for a future global order according to the core claim of market globalism?
Self-regulating market
Why do both proponents and opponents of globalization agree that markets are the driving force today?
Due to the shrinking size of government relative to the economy
What characteristic of globalization is highlighted by claiming it is 'irreversible and inevitable'?
Technological innovations
What does the leaderless idea of globalization emphasize?
The lack of any centralized control in the process of globalization
Why do globalists and their ideological opponents use terms like 'irreversible' and 'inevitable' when discussing globalization?
To explain the predicted path of globalization
Who is mainly in charge of globalization?
Market and technology
What is the central idea behind claim no. 4 about globalization?
Globalization benefits everyone in the long run
What positive aspects of globalization are mentioned in the text?
Improvement in standard of living and technological innovation
Which term is NOT synonymous with freedom, free markets, free trade, and democracy according to the text?
Technological advancement
What does the text suggest about the control of globalization by individuals and institutions?
Neither individuals nor institutions are in control of globalization
Why does claim no. 5 connect globalization with the spread of democracy?
Because democracy is promoted as part of neoliberal views
What is the main argument regarding globalization and democracy in the text?
Economic development from globalization contributes to the development of complex civil societies with a strong middle class, which can facilitate democracy.
What aspect of globalization has been highlighted by the 'war on terror' phase according to the text?
State-centered security concerns and state-citizen relations
What are the three main objectives of the War on Terror as mentioned in the text?
To increase the capabilities of the Core's immune system; strengthen the Core from exports like drugs, diseases, terror, etc.; shrink the gap
What is particularly important about the third objective of the War on Terror?
The real battlegrounds in the global war on terrorism lie in distant places.
How does economic development resulting from globalization impact civil societies according to the text?
It strengthens civil societies and fosters a powerful middle class supportive of democracy.
What has redirected focus in theory and practice back to traditional state-centered security concerns according to the text?
'War on Terror' phase
Test your knowledge on the relationship between globalization, economic development, and democracy. Explore how globalization can influence the creation of civil societies and middle classes. Evaluate arguments regarding the 'war on terror' within the context of globalization studies.
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