Intro.-Globalization (1).pptx

NATURE OF GLOBALIZATION  TOPICS:  Globalization and Its Effects on World Politics  Globalization and Its Effects on Economics  Globalization of Culture and Communication  Various Forms of Connectivity Brought about by Globalization  Expansion and Stretching of Social Relations...

NATURE OF GLOBALIZATION  TOPICS:  Globalization and Its Effects on World Politics  Globalization and Its Effects on Economics  Globalization of Culture and Communication  Various Forms of Connectivity Brought about by Globalization  Expansion and Stretching of Social Relations 3 GLOBALIZATION AND ITS EFFECTS TO WORLD POLITICS  INTERDEPENDENCE AND COOPERATION  Economic Interdependence: Countries are more economically intertwined through trade, investment, and multinational corporations. This economic interdependence encourages political cooperation to ensure stable economic relations.  International Organizations: Institutions like the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) facilitate cooperation on global issues such as trade, security, and development. 5 POLICY DIFFUSION AND STANDARDIZATION  Policy Diffusion: Globalization promotes the spread of policies and practices from one country to another. Examples include environmental regulations, economic policies, and human rights standards.  Standardization: Efforts to create global standards (e.g., in trade, human rights, and environmental protection) can lead to harmonized policies but also to conflicts over whose standards to adopt. 6 POWER DYNAMICS AND GEOPOLITICS Shift in Power: Economic globalization has led to the rise of new powers (e.g., China, India) and a shift in geopolitical influence. Traditional Western dominance is increasingly challenged. Multipolarity: The world is moving towards a multipolar system with multiple influential states and regional powers, altering the dynamics of international relations. 7 TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION  Information Flow: Advances in communication technology facilitate the rapid spread of information, ideas, and cultural practices, influencing public opinion and political movements globally.  Cybersecurity: The global nature of the internet creates new security challenges, requiring international cooperation to address cyber threats and protect digital infrastructure. 8 NON-STATE ACTORS Influence of NGOs: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a significant role in international politics, advocating for various causes and influencing policy decisions. Corporations and Markets: Multinational corporations wield significant power, often influencing political decisions and policies through lobbying and economic leverage. 9 HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS Human Rights Advocacy: Globalization has amplified the reach of human rights movements, leading to greater international scrutiny of human rights abuses and the promotion of universal human rights standards. Social Movements: Movements such as environmental activism, feminism, and racial equality gain global momentum through interconnected networks and solidarity actions across borders. 10 THANK YOU