PSCI 2054 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Human Security, Al-Qaeda, International Political Economy
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Advocates of globalization state: globalization has lead to a greater liberty for individuals b, human welfare has become more of a focus due to greater international. Interactions among humans around the world have increased attention. It has become easier for corporations to exploit workers around the globe: even advocates are somewhat ambivalent about globalization. Opponents of globalization state: globalization has increased environmental degradation b, diseases are spreading rapidly across borders, globalization has increased the danger of terrorist attacks. Weaknesses of globalization: as an analytical concept, globalization suffers from the following a. i. There is a multitude of confusing definitions for globalization a. ii. The term is fraught with emotional and ideological connotations a. iii. The term is too encompassing and lacks specificity. Economic facets of globalization a. b: corporations are becoming internationalized. Increased volume of international trade makes imported goods commonplace. Through mergers and acquisitions, ownership of corporations across state boundaries c. ii.
