etv the n-s remains the most imp global actor

hyperglobalisers argue state is declining, sceptics/realists argue it remains dominant

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econ glob

cultural glob

political glob

econ glob

no: hyperglobalist/ liberal: integrated global economy led to reduced autonomy over trade and finance. role of TNCs eg apple and amazon, and institutions imf,wto limits national economic autonomy- corporation tax rates kept low or risk capital flight. 2008 financial crisis and contagion shows interdependence and vulnerablility. naomi klein “shock doctrine” neoliberal globalisation allows corporations to exploit weak states. hyperglobalisers- states r becoming “hollowed out” economically rise of borderless global economy.

yes: realists: states control ultimate control over economic policy. eg trump tarrifs protectionism and economic nationalism-america first policy. brexit 2020 recliaming trade sovereignty from eu. mearsheimer: states r power maximisers in a self help system. econ glob constrains states but crises reveal state primacy

cultural glob

yes: rise of western consumer monoculture. mcworld. global media and internet- borderless cultural exchanfe. digital globalisation: social media spreads trends beyond borders weakening national identity as ppl adopt transnational values. spread of democracy and lib, progressive values eg tolarance of lgbt in formerly conservative nations eg india, eastern europe.

no: glocalisation- global products adapted locally eg mcdonalnds menus no beef in india. rise of cultural backlash and identity politics- globalisation provokes insecurity, strengthening nationalism and demands for sovereignty. naomi klein: resistance movements challenge homogenised capitalism. rise of eco-socialist politics- anti billionaire culture

political globalisation

yes: lib: growth of non state actors- ngos eg amnesty international eg cmpaigning for childrens right to go to skl in gaza. eu is political union w supranational elements- juristiction of ECJ and ECB no single nation veto. r2p challenges sovereignty- now considered conditional not absolute (intervention occurs under unsc resolutions eg sierra leone) icj and icc int courts enforceable by unsc. transnational threats( terrorism, pandemics, klima) require colective action.

no: states retain legal sov over rights and freedoms: ultimate decision makes, russia rejecting icc authority, usa attacks on iran completely sidelined un/ unsc. realist: no supranational ‘night watchman’ states decide compliance anarchic state system. mao- political pwr barrel of a gun