Blogging through Media Trends and Globalization (2025)

 Summary: An Arena of Power and Flow Globalization has reshaped the rules of the political game—the nation-state is no longer the sole actor on the international stage. Transnational capital, international organizations, and NGOs together form a new network of power. Political power attempts to steer the tide of globalization but often finds itself both the helmsman and the one being pushed by the waves. This relationship is, in essence, a continuous game of balance: between the surrender and assertion of sovereignty, and the trade-offs between national interests and the global common good. Interesting Point: The Unexpected "Counter-Movement" The most dialectically fascinating aspect is that while globalization dissolves some political boundaries, it simultaneously triggers strong political backlash. As capital, people, and information flow freely across the globe, crises of local identity have ironically fueled a resurgence of nationalism. Phenomena like Brexit and the rise ...

 The relationship between politics and globalization is akin to a long-term dialogue between national sovereignty and transnational power. Globalization makes it easier for capital, goods, information, and people to cross borders, profoundly changing and challenging traditional politics. How Globalization is Changing Politics  In the past, politics primarily took place within national borders. However, globalization has allowed political issues to transcend national boundaries. Decisions made within one country, such as environmental policies or trade rules, can impact the economies and lives of people in other countries. Simultaneously, international organizations, multinational corporations, and global NGOs have become significant players on the political stage. They can influence the formulation of global rules, sometimes even more so than some smaller nations. Changes in National Sovereignty  In the era of globalization, national sovereignty has not disappeared, but i...

  summary This article argues that while Transnational Corporations (TNCs) are the main actors driving globalization, the idea that they are "global beings" transcending the state is nothing more than a myth. It presents the following reasons to debunk this myth. First, TNCs are not as global as we imagine; they conduct most of their activities in their home country. Second, their reason for expanding abroad is for markets and assets, not to exert any form of governance. Third, TNCs ultimately have a "permanent imprint" from their home country, resulting in diversity. Finally, no matter how powerful TNCs are, they ultimately require state permission to access territory and can be powerless before state power — for example, just as a corporation can face dismantlement if it gets on Trump's bad side.   interesting point What I found interesting was the argument that no matter how transnational a corporation is, it inevitably retains a "local aroma....

 1. Summary Globalization and politics should be viewed as bilateral tensions rather than just mutual helpers. In the past, 'globalization' was viewed as an economic trend that prioritized efficiency and maximized it, but these days, the paradigm is shifting to national security and political control. Beyond embracing globalization, the state uses a number of economic tools as a political weapon. In doing so, we place our own interests as our top priority. In other words, politics is about protecting the rules of globalization through diplomacy and national policies, and sometimes protecting sovereignty by directly intervening or controlling them. These changes show that the sovereignty of the state is not disappearing, but is changing into a new form. 2. What I Learned and Found Interesting Some say that the power of the state is weakening due to globalization, but in fact, the state is redefining its sovereignty by strategically utilizing the 'interconnectivity' gaine...

   1. Summary  In the past three decades, "globalization" has become one of the most important keywords in world political, economic, and social changes. Globalization is not just about the acceleration of cross-border movements of goods, capital, and population; it is also a force that profoundly influences the structure of national power, the functioning of international institutions, and political identity. The relationship between politics and globalization is not a simple causal relationship but an interaction that shapes each other: politics drives the expansion of globalization, which in turn reshapes its boundaries, subjects, and agendas.Globalization weakens and redefines the power boundaries of traditional "sovereign states." Traditional political science viewed the state as a unified whole of territory, people, government, and sovereignty, but in the context of globalization, this single-state political structure faces challenges. Globalization is not a n...

 Summary The relationship between politics and globalization is best understood as a process of continuous negotiation between national governments, international institutions, and transnational actors. While globalization accelerates flows of capital, technology, information, and people across borders, states still remain the primary entities that define the legal, economic, and social frameworks in which global interactions take place. Globalization does not eliminate political power; it transforms and redistributes it. In areas such as digital governance, environmental regulation, and global supply chains, states increasingly rely on multilateral cooperation to address challenges beyond their individual capacity. At the same time, global interdependence introduces new vulnerabilities: economic crises, pandemics, and geopolitical conflicts all reveal how political decisions continue to shape the direction and risks of globalization. Rather than moving toward a single unified glob...

Summary This article proposes a three-dimensional framework for understanding political globalisation through the following three points. Firstly, global geopolitics: globalisation has not led to the demise of nation-states but has instead catalysed their formal transformation. Democratic systems have proliferated globally, yet this has not resulted in homogenisation but rather fostered diverse political cultures. Although the United States is a superpower, it has been unable to establish unipolar hegemony; the global power structure exhibits a multi-centred competitive landscape. Secondly, global normative culture: issues such as human rights, the environment, and sustainable development constitute a global normative system transcending national frameworks. This culture is not only advanced by international organisations but also widely embraced through dissemination in the global public sphere, becoming a new source of political legitimacy. Finally, the polycentric network: the rise ...

1. Summary    The relationship between politics and globalization has been changing recently. While previous globalization prioritized 'free trade' and 'efficiency,' today, the importance of 'national security' and 'political control' has grown. Governments are using the economy as a political tool, such as restricting exports or limiting investments, to protect their own nations.  This conflict has also extended to the digital realm. Governments are controlling data and information crossing borders, striving to secure and protect "Digital Sovereignty." Now, politics is not merely aiding globalization but actively intervening in and restricting it. Unlike the past, which relied entirely on economic efficiency, we have shifted to an era where politics controls the movement of technology and goods to ensure national safety. 2. What I Learned    Thinking about this question, here is what I learned. First, being closely connected to other countries...

 1. Summary  Globalization has strengthened economic, cultural, and social connections across countries through technological advancements and increased international interactions. In this context, politics is no longer confined to domestic governance. Many political issues now transcend national borders, creating global challenges such as climate change, international migration, and transnational economic regulation. Therefore, globalization pushes political power to extend beyond the nation-state to broader global systems. At the same time, globalization has transformed the power structure within the political sphere. Traditional state sovereignty is increasingly challenged by transnational corporations, international organizations, and non-governmental actors, leading to a more polycentric configuration of political authority. Political decision-making often requires international negotiations and collective participation, as global rules and institutions play a growing rol...

Summary  Political globalization isn’t simply the world becoming one big happy family as many imagine. It is more like a complex power struggle involving three distinct forces: geopolitics between nations, shared global values (normative culture), and various transnational networks. In this process, the nation-state hasn’t disappeared; it is transforming. The state remains the core of politics, especially when it comes to maintaining democratic systems and legitimacy—it is irreplaceable. However, state sovereignty is indeed being "squeezed" from three sides: The old game of power struggles between major powers continues (Geopolitics); The whole world is emphasizing human rights and environmental protection, meaning states can no longer just do whatever they want (Global Norms); Non-state actors, such as NGOs and multinational organizations, are becoming increasingly assertive (Polycentric Networks). Therefore, political globalization isn't leading us toward a single ...

Summary  The relationship between politics and globalization is best understood not as a static outcome, but as a "relational dynamic" that continuously produces a complex and shifting political landscape. This perspective defines political globalization as a multi-dimensional, accelerated, and interconnected form of organization that transcends traditional national borders across both space and time. According to this framework, political globalization is not driven by a single force but emerges from the interaction of three distinct processes. The first driver is Global Geopolitics. This refers to the traditional interactions predominantly between states, encompassing classic power dynamics such as territorial disputes, international security alignments, and the maintenance of a global balance of power. Even in an increasingly interconnected world, these state-centered dynamics remain critical, fundamentally shaping how states define their strategic interests and position t...

1) Summary The author views “political globalization” as a multidimensional, accelerated, and interconnected form of organization that transcends national borders across space and time. Rather than seeing globalization as a simple reality, the author understands it as a “relational dynamic” that produces a complex and constantly shifting political landscape. According to the author, political globalization is driven by three key processes. First is global geopolitics. This involves interactions mainly between states, including traditional balances of power, international security, territorial disputes, and other state-centered dynamics. These geopolitical interactions continue to shape how states position themselves in an increasingly interdependent world. Second is the global normative culture, which refers to political values and norms—such as human rights and democracy—that are shared or diffused across the world. These norms influence how states govern internally and how they are e...

Summary  The relationship between culture and globalization is close and dynamic. While globalization is often seen as economic or political, cultural changes are very important. It allows ideas and values to move quickly across borders. The text highlights "political globalization," showing how global rules—like human rights and democratic ideals—change national politics. This means culture is not passive. Instead, it is an active space where global and local forces negotiate with each other. Interesting Points A notable point is the concept of "global normative culture." This refers to shared values, such as human rights, that exist beyond national borders. These values influence political structures and identities. Another important point is the rise of new networks. It is not just nations that matter anymore; transnational NGOs and online communities also spread cultural values. Additionally, globalization has a double effect. It connects people, but it also str...

 1.Summary    Economics and globalization are inextricably linked. Globalization drives trade, investment, labor mobility, and technological exchange between countries; while economics provides a framework for analyzing these changes, helping us understand how markets expand due to global connectivity. Globalization makes products cheaper and offers more choices, but it also brings problems such as industrial relocation and widening income inequality. Simply put: economics explains the operating logic of globalization, while globalization, in turn, enriches economic research with real-world examples. 2. Interesting Points   One interesting phenomenon is that globalization is making "distance" increasingly less important. In the past, it was costly and time-consuming for products from one country to enter another. Now, a mobile phone is all it takes to do business worldwide. Coffee beans from Latin America, roasted in Shanghai, and then bought by South Korean consumer...

 1. Summary I think politics and globalization always influence each other. Globalization closely connects countries around the world through trade, media and the movement of people, and politics determines how these links are regulated and managed. In Political Globalization, Dranty and Rumford pointed out that power is no longer concentrated solely in the hands of the national government. Global issues such as climate change, migration and digital privacy go beyond the borders of a single country, so countries must cooperate with international organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union. It also emphasizes that globalization has changed people's perception of power. Power no longer belongs only to the state. Non-governmental organizations, multinational companies and even social media users can have an impact on global politics. For example, a tweet may trigger a global wave of discussion or protest. This shows that in the era of globalization, political parti...

 1) Summary Delanty and Rumford are critical of the view that explains the relationship between politics and globalization as a simple weakening or extinction of state power. According to them, political globalization is not a process in which the state disappears, but a process in which politics operates and space are reconstructed. Political power is still exercised by the state, but the state is no longer the only center of politics. The authors explain political globalization as three interactive processes. The first is global geopolitics, which shows that the state and the powerful remain key actors. The second is a global normative culture in which values such as human rights, the environment, and democracy are shared worldwide. This makes the criterion for judging political legitimacy formed in international discourse, not within the country. The third is a multi-central network such as global civil society, which is an area where political action and solidarity take place o...

  1. Summary Politics and globalization are really connected. As globalization makes it easier for goods, technology, people, and ideas to move around the world, governments have to think not just about what’s best for their own country, but also about international pressures. Global markets can change economic policies, migration can affect social policies, and international organizations influence how countries interact with each other. At the same time, political choices—like foreign policy, trade deals, environmental agreements, or military alliances—also shape how fast and in what way globalization happens. Politics sets the rules, while globalization changes the playground. So, it’s really a two-way street: politics affects globalization, and globalization affects politics. 2. Something New and Interesting One cool thing is the rise of global governance networks —basically groups of governments, NGOs, companies, and international organizations making rules together. For e...

The relationship between economics and globalization is deeply interdependent, forming a dynamic process in which economic structures, corporate strategies, and global interconnections continuously shape one another. Peter Dicken’s analysis of transnational corporations (TNCs) provides an essential foundation for understanding how globalization is fundamentally an economic phenomenon-driven by firms’ strategic behaviour, enabled by uneven global geographies, and negotiated within multilevel regulatory environments. This essay examines how economic forces both motivate and are transformed by globalization, drawing on Dicken’s empirical and theoretical insights. At the most basic level, globalization is propelled by economic motivations. Dicken identifies two primary categories of incentives that drive firms to extend their activities across national boundaries: market-oriented investment and asset-oriented investment . Firms seek to overcome domestic market saturation, access new con...

  1) Summary Globalization is made up of numerous global policies. As various countries interact, solve problems, and create rules together, globalization continues to advance. In the past, globalization took the form of expanding military power and conquering others through war. However, today globalization occurs not through armed conflict but through diplomacy, with international cooperation, treaties, and the activities of global organizations playing central roles. Because of this shift, the influence of international organizations is expected to grow even further, and we must identify their shortcomings and pay attention to whether these organizations can operate democratically for all countries.   The reading materials mention both advantages and disadvantages of international organizations. They highlight benefits such as promoting world trade, supporting economic development, and helping reduce poverty. At the same time, they point out drawbacks such as the lack of di...