Theories of globalisation

Liberalism and globalisation

• Optimists as see it as establishing the foundations for global governance

  • Working together is motivating

  • Encourages connectivity and therefore trust

  • Enhances common humanity

Dell Theory of Conflict Resolution (economic)

• More economic globalisation → more global trade → countries bound into trade loops → less conflict

Evidence against Dell Theory of Conflict Resolution (economic)

• 🇷🇺 went to war with 🇺🇦 despite trading oil with the West

  • States now trying to unplug 🇷🇺 from the global economy

• 🇮🇳 continues to trade with 🇷🇺

Dell Theory of Conflict Resolution (political)

• More likely to cooperate over important issues

Dell Theory of Conflict Resolution (regionalism)

• More regionalism → less primacy of the nation-state → less risk of war over national rivalries

Realism and globalisation

• See attempts to pretend we all have the same interests as pointless

  • Also attempts to restrain state’s freedom and pool sovereignty are dangerous

Realism — HR v Westphalian principles

• HR challenges Westphalian principles of state sovereignty

Realism and regional orgs

• Only nation-state can claim loyalty of its citizens

Realism and humanitarian attempts

• Do more harm than good

Realism and free trade

• Allows states to advance their own interests

  • E.g. Trump’s protection of 🇺🇸 jobs