Enopia, Julius Matthew B.
BSN 4E
Great Books
GLOBALIZATION / GLOBAL POLITICS
I. What is Globalization
- Globalization is the increasing interconnectedness of the world through trade,
communication, and cultural exchange. It affects politics, economies, and
societies worldwide. Global politics examines how nations interact and navigate
this interconnected world.
Economic Globalization (Trade, Finance, Global Markets)
Political Globalization (Governance, United Nations, World Trade
Organization)
Cultural Globalization (Ideas, Values)
II. Key Figures
Adam Smith - An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
(1776)
Woodrow Wilson - changed the nation's economic policies and led the United
States into World War I
Nelson Mandela - bringing peace to a racially divided country and leading the
fight for human rights around the world
Karl Marx - Marxism is simply the term used to describe political system that
gave rise to communism
Margaret Thatcher - As prime minister, she implemented economic policies
known as Thatcherism.
Bill Clinton - ordered U.S. military intervention in the Bosnian and Kosovo
wars, eventually signing the Dayton Peace agreement.
III. Evolution of Global Politics
Ancient Trade Networks - The Silk Road connected East and West, fostering
cultural exchange and economic interdependence.
Colonial Era - European powers established vast colonial empires, shaping
global trade and political systems.
Post-World War II - The creation of the UN and Bretton Woods institutions
marked a shift towards multilateralism and global cooperation.
IV. Advantages and Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Economic Benefits - Increased trade and Income Inequality - Globalization can exacerbate
investment opportunities foster economic income inequality, benefiting some at the
growth and job creation. expense of others.
Cultural Exchange - Globalization promotes Environmental Degradation - Increased
understanding and tolerance through cultural production and consumption can lead to
exchange and interaction. environmental problems like pollution and
resource depletion.
Cultural Homogenization - Globalization can lead
to the erosion of local cultures and traditions, as
global trends dominate.
V. Perspective
- There are many benefits to globalization, including increased access to new
markets and possibilities that stimulate economic progress. Businesses and
countries trade and invest internationally as a result of this interconnection, which
boosts prosperity. Globalization also encourages knowledge sharing, which makes
it possible for people, organizations, and nations to collaborate and share ideas.
This promotes creativity and advances technology. Globalization fosters cultural
exchange, which advances understanding across borders in addition to its
economic and intellectual advantages. More peaceful international relations result
from this connection, which promotes tolerance, respect, and a greater
understanding of national differences.
VI. Examples of Hollywood Films
The Constant Gardener
The Good Liar
Bladerunner 2049
