Politics & Globalization

Power: Hyperglobalizers v. Skeptics Hyperglobalizers Westphalian state is dead Now econ. key Non-state actors matter Econ.  state’s fate Differs from neoliberalism Skeptics continued strong state Contemporary glob. = continuation of trend Reversible ¤

Chicken & Egg: Politics or Economics? Economic openness Trade liberalization Deregulation States not powerless Set laws, make treaties Borders cooperation ¤

Global Governance Where authority lies: States IGOs NGOs MNCs -Laws -Protocols -Norms = Regime Where authority lies: Sovereign states Deregulation MNCs IGOs NGOs Lack sovereignty persuade others Push gl. civil society Regime ¤

What do you think? State or economy centered world?

Arctic & Global Governance Model IGO to new Cold War Arctic Council Defined territory Jurisdiction over resources Legal norms under treaties Interactive decision making organization Relations less hostile UNTIL….[enter Putin] ¤

Arctic Evidence of Globalization Political Gl. gov. Regional coop. Nationalism issues Security concerns Economic Trade routes Hydrocarbons, mineral deposits Marine, fishing Need for telecomm. access in AC ¤

Arctic Evidence of Globalization (cont.) Human Rights Native fishing populations in Arctic Immigration/ work visas Environment Resource depletion Impact of development Common good  Tragedy of the commons Pollution ¤

Recap Glob. challenges the state State autonomy v. gl. gov. Int’l law, regimes Integration of cultures Political borders Global supply/demand Dominant NEM ¤

Paper 1 Read the following articles about the Olympics: London 2012, Sochi 2014, Lake Placid 1980 Discuss each concept using the Olympics to highlight relevance to the real world: Globalization, global social consciousness, justice globalism, market globalism, and religious globalism Format your paper as follows: Introduction: Brief overview in own words of key points about challenges and issues related to the Olympics (Better introductions collectively discuss points v. each article in turn) Body: One paragraph for each concept: In own words, explain concept, issues associated with the Olympics, give specific examples as support Conclusion: Briefly reiterate key points as to how the Olympics suggests a move toward globalization 1,250 word max; exceed it = 5% for each additional block of 25 words Submit to BB, by 4:45, Oct. 2. saved as your last name, Paper 1, or 2 point deduction. Follow the Standard Format for Written Work