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interdependence

• participation of IGO’s and non state actors in global politics

• cooperation and competition between political actors

• collective security, strategic alliances, economic cooperationa mutual reliance among countries for resources, security, and policy-making.

  when events in one part of the world have effects on people in societies far away

key areas of interdependence

trade, health, environmental sustainability, technology and information, and security.

RLS: trump tarrifs April 2nd 2025

A policy enacted by the Trump administration that imposes significant tariffs on imports from other countries, particularly affecting trade dynamics with China (34%), and other nations leading to increased costs and challenges for global economic integration.

globalization

The process by which businesses, cultures, and societies become integrated and interconnected on a global scale, often driven by trade, investment, technology, and the move

upsides of globalization

• quick + broad spread of tech

• strengthen int.relations (peace, security, growth)

• industrialized goods are cheaper

• more imports = increased consumer choice = decreased price

downsides of globalization

• eliminates jobs through technological takeover

• widens the growing econo

North Korea (DPRK) – RLS

• Autarky mindset: The country follows a policy called Juche, which emphasizes self-reliance in politics, economy, and defense.

• Minimal imports/exports: It trades very little compared to other nations, mostly with China, and is heavily sanctioned.

• Closed society: Almost no foreign media, tourism is tightly restricted, and internet access is virtually nonexistent for the general population.

• Downside: This comes at a cost—widespread poverty, lack of technological development, and a stagnant economy.
  
  

Economic Aspects of Global Interdependence 

• Global economy: Integration of nation economies; flow of goods, services and money across borders. 

• Opportunities and Vulnerabilities: Economic growth potential and susceptibility to global economic crises (COVID-19)

• Wealth Disparity: The imbalance between powerful and less powerful market participants. 

Political Dimensions of Interdependence 

• International Organizations: Growing role of multilateralism in global governance.

• Global Challenges: States’ reliances on international bodies for issues like climate change, health (Think COVID and the W.H.O.), Nuclear Proliferation etc

multilateralism

alliance of multiple countries pursuing a common goal

Complex Governance:

 Emergence of a global governance system requiring international cooperation. requires states to work together to achieve common goals.

Social and Cultural Implications: 

• global community

• transnational movements

• cultural exchange

global community

Spread of information and ideas creating shared values and interests. 

Transnational Movements

Rise of global networks promoting human rights and environmental sustainability.

Cultural Exchange

Impact of global interconnectedness on local cultures and social norms.

How do states compete in a globalized world? 

• power play

• conflicts and migration

• technology

state’s power play

 Competition for influence and its impact on global stability (china vs usa)

Conflicts and Migration

How regional instabilities lead to global challenges (ukraine-russia)

Role of technology

Tech’s influence in shaping global interdependence

Technological Advancements and Accessibility (pro)

- Globalization has facilitated the development and spread of technology, exemplified by the ubiquity of smartphones.
  - There are more active mobile connections than people, indicating high global accessibility to communication technology.

Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction (pro)

  - Globalization has significantly contributed to lifting over a billion people out of extreme poverty since 1990.
  - In China, for example, the poverty rate drastically dropped from 88% in 1981 to 6.5% in 2012, largely due to economic growth fueled by globalization.

Global Interconnectedness (pro)
 

- Globalization has shortened the distance between people around the world, leading to increased cultural exchange and access to a variety of technologies and ideas.

Job Opportunities (pro)
 

The expansion of factories and global companies in developing countries has created job opportunities, especially in urban areas, leading to economic growth.

Social and Environmental Harm (cons)
 

Globalization has led to practices that can be socially and environmentally harmful, such as the exposure of communities to toxic waste from mineral processing in Inner Mongolia

Inequality and Exploitation (cons)
 

• Workers in some factories, such as those assembling smartphones, face low wages and poor working conditions.

• The disparity in wages and living standards is stark; a smartphone might cost a month's wage for the worker who assembled it, while consumers in wealthier countries can afford it with far less labour.

Limited Movement of People (cons)

While goods and money move freely across borders, people's movement is more restricted due to immigration laws.

Economic Displacement and Inequality (cons)
 

• Globalization benefits certain groups (like entrepreneurs and businesses) more than others, leading to inequality and feelings of being left behind in parts of society.

• There is a growing divide between those who are positively impacted by globalization and those who are negatively affected, leading to social and political unrest.

Rise of Nationalism and Rejection of Globalization (cons)
 

• The perceived negative impacts of globalization have contributed to the rise of nationalistic and isolationist sentiments in various countries.

• This rise in nationalism is seen as a response to the inequalities and changes brought about by globalization.

Challenges to Democracy (cons)

• There is a need for a new era of reform in which democracy and public interest take precedence over trade and capital flow.

• The future of globalization should ideally be more democratically oriented, with public interest as a priority.