globalisation and contemporary issues

Question 1

what are the advancements and drawbacks for globalisation in terms of poverty?

Answer 1

advancements: transfer of industry to LICs like india which has provided jobs
many TNCs pledging part of their profits to reduce poverty

drawbacks: in countries where industries have moved to other locations people can lose their jobs which could further increase poverty
LICs may get trapped in primary sector jobs

Question 2

what are the advancements and drawbacks for globalisation in terms of conflict?

Answer 2

advancements: there has been no global conflict since 194

drawbacks: many developing nations feel like they’re missing the benefits of globalisation which has led to an uprising in nationalism eg syrian civil war which led to regional tension in saudi arabia and russia

Question 3

what are the advancements and drawbacks for globalisation in terms of human rights?

Answer 3

advancements: advances in technology means human rights abuses have been shown to the world. eg china, syria and north korea

drawbacks: there remain questions about the successfulness of humanitarian intervention and the protection by the international community of vulnerable groups

Question 4

what are the advancements and drawbacks for globalisation in terms of the environment?

Answer 4

advancements: climate change is one of the most important political issues in this generation

drawbacks: consumption in developing nations is increasing meaning the emissions of carbon dioxide and other green house gases are expected to increase as a result