Key ideas on the state and globalisation

Question 1

Are states still sovereign ?

Answer 1

For

Against
- The growth of global international organisations ie NATO , G8 and the eu ha suggested that sovereignty is under threat. Realists would support this view arguing that international organisations mean that ..
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Question 2

Is the impact of globalisation on state sovereignty exaggerated

Answer 2

For - exaggerated
- The sceptics would argue that hypergloabisers and liberals undermine the

Against - not Exaggerated

• Hyperglobalizers would argue that globalisation has not been exaggerated evidence for this would be the affects of economic globalisation. Economic globalisation has arguably brang about a degree of interconnectedness and interdependence which leads to a boredless world . Highlighted by organisations such as the world trade organisation and its impact on state sovereignty through the promotion of global free markeets and free trade . Further evidence would draw on the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008 global economic crisis penetrated borders due to the increased interdependence of states and international liberalisation of many markets. role of national economies

Question 3

What is sovereignty ?

Answer 3

The right of government to rule itself ie government has the right to govern itrs own territory without interference from other bodies

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Question 4

What is political globalisation ?

Answer 4

This refers to the amount of political co-operation that exists between different nation states

• ie the world trade organisation , United Nations and the Eu have increased the degree of political globalisation

Question 5

What is Economic

globalisation ?

Answer 5

Economic globalisation refers to the interconnectedness of economies through trade and the exchange of resources.

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Question 6

What is cultural globalisation ?

Answer 6

Cultural globalization refers to the transmission of ideas, meanings and values around the world in such a way as to extend and intensify social relations

Question 7

What is meant by Homogenisation and

monoculture ?

Answer 7

• Homongenmisation is the result of globalisation which has lead to the reduction in cultural diversity due to popularization
• monoculture this is the dominance of a single culture which is the result of globalisation

Question 8

What is World government

Answer 8

This is the idea of a single political authority for all nations states

Question 9

What is a Non-state actors

Answer 9

non-sovereign entities that exercise significant economic, political, or social power

Question 10

What is meant by global governance

Answer 10

This is the idea f co-operation between states which is in line with the westphalian system