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Politisk globalisering på det private område

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Politisk globalisering på det private område

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Siden 1990: 4-dobling af antallet af internationale ngo'er

Antal: over 30.000

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Vi mangler effektive politiske redskaber til at styre den globalisering, der finder sted inden for de andre dimensioner.

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Politisk globalisering afspejler de øvrige former for globalisering

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Politisk globalisering afspejler de øvrige former for globalisering

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Når problemerne inden for de andre dimensioner i stigende grad kommer os alle ved, uafhængigt hvor i verden de forekommer, så opstår behovet for at løse disse i fællesskab.

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There are many examples of political globalization, including the European and African Unions. In these examples, political integration joins multiple nations together to make decisions and establish policies. Because the nations of the world have become much more connected, there is a growing prevalence of intergovernmental agencies, like the International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization and the United Nations. Political activity has become much more interactive on a global scale as a result. National governments interact with each other beyond diplomacy and militarized hostility in a politically globalized world.

The Private Side of Political Globalization Not all elements of political globalization are carried out through official government channels. Some political movements arise among individual citizens who seek policy victories in their own countries but work as part of a global effort toward a single cause. Same-sex marriage rights and other human rights issues are a good example of political globalization. International norms are starting to influence the way nations think about governance and make laws. Shared human values can create a domino effect of international policy change through the global communication of ideals. Technology and the ease of international communication help make this possible as does the ease of international transportation.

Political globalization is one facet of the general trend toward globalization, which is a historical phenomenon that has seen the nations of the world become increasingly interactive in terms of not only politics but also economics and culture. Whether this phenomenon is a good or a bad thing largely depends upon the subjective interpretation of facts and one's political goals. Individuals who tend to be more nationalistic and less tolerant of diversity may see globalization as a bad thing as they'd rather not interact with people who are not members of their own race or culture. There are other arguments against globalization as well, including economic and political arguments that are not based on nationalistic ideology. There are plenty of arguments in favor of globalization as well, with some people being of the mindset that increased human interaction results in cultural and intellectual enrichment.

Cooperation Among Nations Human history reflects a general trend toward international cooperation and interaction, but globalization is a relatively new phenomenon. The United Nations, which was formed in the aftermath of World War II, was one of the first major steps toward formal political globalization. Prior to the advent of the UN, nations would often cooperate with each other through trade, military allyship or through the signing of diplomatic or military treaties, but this is not exactly the same thing as political globalization as the nations would maintain a sense of sovereignty from each other in spite of the collaboration. Political globalization is more of a movement toward multilateralism characterized by collaboration rather than unilateralism with occasional cooperation. Nations actively working together toward a single political cause, such as agreeing to measures designed to fight global climate change or international terrorism are a sign of how interconnected politics has become on an international scale.
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Understanding the Basics of Political Globalization

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There are many examples of political globalization, including the European and African Unions. In these examples, political integration joins multiple nations together to make decisions and establish policies. Because the nations of the world have become much more connected, there is a growing prevalence of intergovernmental agencies, like the International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization and the United Nations.

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Picture Credit: UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

Traditionally politics has been undertaken within national political systems. National governments have been ultimately responsible for maintaining the security and economic welfare of their citizens, as well as the protection of human rights and the environment within their borders. With global ecological changes, an ever more integrated global economy, and other global trends, political activity increasingly takes place at the global level. Under globalization, politics can take place above the state through political integration schemes such as the European Union and through intergovernmental organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization. Political activity can also transcend national borders through global movements and NGOs. Civil society organizations act globaly by forming alliances with organizations in other countries, using global communications systems, and lobbying international organizations and other actors directly, instead of working through their national governments.
These articles discuss the theory, function, and creation of global politics and political movements. The page pays special attention to political tools and methods.

The European Union stands out as the world's most ambitious attempt to integrate sovereign states into a united political body, but other regions are also experimenting with political integration. As the EU evolved from a free trade zone into a political union, member states have moved up parts of the decision making process to a supra-national level, eroding national sovereignty. This page looks at the phenomenon of political integration and its implications on national sovereignty.

The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization wield tremendous power and influence, but exclude the voices of developing countries most adversely affected by financial and trade policies. Money rules at the World Bank and the IMF, and "consensus" at the WTO is often the product of behind-the-scenes "greenroom" bargaining and pressure from trade heavyweights such as the United States.

Massive citizen protests and alternative summits accompany most gatherings of the G-8, the World Trade Organization, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Universities, NGOs, trade unions, faith-based and peace groups come together to oppose business-driven globalization, war and undemocratic decision making, advocating for global peace, economic and social justice. New international institutions such as the World Social Forum are a step towards global justice and sustainability. Also look at GPF's pages on the World Social Forum and the World Economic Forum.

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Global Policy Forum is a policy watchdog that follows the work of the United Nations. We promote accountability and citizen participation in decisions on peace and security, social justice and international law.

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Global Politics in 30 Seconds. This video is pretty much self explanatory

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Historically, globalization has been considered both a great opportunity and a threat. Globalization is a multifaceted phenomenon which entails several economic, cultural, and political pros and cons. Discover here the implications and arguments for and against globalization. Debate based on the Module "Do Nations Matter on a Global World?" from the LSE100 Course (The London School of Economics and Political Science)
Brief history of globalization

Globalization is a process of growing exchange, interaction and integration between people, governments and private organizations across the globe. International trade, capital flows, migration, technological transfer and cultural exchanges are some of the typical manifestations of this process. The encounters and relationships between ancient civilizations and the colonization processes initiated during the Age of Discoveries were archaic and early-modern forms of globalization. During the 19th century technological progress and the Industrial Revolution catalyzed globalization. The political and economic international agreements after the Second World War accelerated this process even further. However, this term really became paramount in the academic literature and media after the fall of the Iron Curtain and the Soviet Union which enabled a much more fluid communications, exchanges of goods and services and migration.

For years globalization was equated with progress and economic growth and generally supported. However, in the last few years an increasing number of voices have started to criticize this phenomenon and point at several flaws and dangers associated with it. The anti-globalization movement has grown. Not only left-wing anti-capitalists oppose globalization, but conservative nationalists have recently emerged as a strong force against it. To what extent is globalization to blame for problems such as national unemployment, inequality, terrorism and cultural homogenization?

Globalization pros and cons

Globalization is such a complex phenomenon that here we are going to dissect its pros and cons across three different dimensions or angles: economic, cultural and political

Economic globalization

Economic globalization echoes the views of neoliberal and neoclassicist thinkers in which states lose prominence and the world becomes a single global market of individual consumers. These consumers are characterized by their material and economic self-interest - rather than cultural, civic or other forms of identity. The expansion and dominance of global companies and brands is another key feature. These corporations contribute to deepen global interconnectedness not only by uniformly shaping consumption patterns across societies, but by binding economies together through complex supply chains, trade networks, flows of capital and manpower.
Pros of economic globalization: Cons of economic globalization:
Cultural globalization

It refers to the process of transmission of values, ideas, cultural and artistic expressions. In the era of the Internet and fast communications people can interact more easily with each other. Multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism are to some extent manifestations of cultural globalization. Communities are less insulated than ever in history, even those who cannot travel can have today a good understanding of other cultures and meet virtually people from other parts of the world. People change their views and lifestyle influenced by global cultural and consumption trends.
Pros of cultural globalization: Cons of cultural globalization:
Political globalization

The political dimension is a newer feature of the globalization debate, as over the last 30 years there has been a rise in the influence and power of international and regional institutions such as the European Union (EU), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), MERCOSUR in South America, and the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These international and supranational actors increasingly shape domestic politics.
Pros of political globalization:

Access to international aid and financial support

It contributes to world peace. It reduces risk of invasions, more checks on big powers and limitationn on nationalism

International organizations are often committed to spread values like freedom and to fight abuses within countries

Smaller countries can work together and gain more influence internationally

Governments can learn from each other

Cons of political globalization:
To summarize, no matter from which angle we look at globalization, whether economic, cultural or political, both the opportunities and drawbacks are numerous.
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Globalization pros and cons: economic, cultural, political

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Economic, cultural, and political pros and cons of globalization. History of globalization. Discover implications and arguments in favor and against it.

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Sammenhæng mellem dimensionerne