What is the relation between culture and globalization? - GUO YUMEI

 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 participation has become more open and more complex.

In a word, political globalization means that the decision-making process involves many actors and is no longer dominated by the government alone. While the world is increasingly connected, it is also becoming more and more uncontrollable.

2. New insights

After reading this article, I realized that political globalization not only exists at the national level, but also deeply affects the lives of ordinary people. As an international student, I personally feel how the policies of one country affect the people of other countries - such as changes in visa policies or international relations, which will directly affect the life choices of students, workers and travelers. Politics is no longer far away, but directly determines where we can study, work and live.

Another view that inspires me deeply is the integration of culture and politics in globalization. Political globalization is achieved not only in international conferences or United Nations negotiations, but also through media and cultural communication. Movies, news and social networks can change people's views on other countries and shape political positions. When people come into contact with the global media, they also implicitly absorb political ideas such as democracy, freedom and equality. This means that even without the direct promotion of the government, globalization itself is spreading political values.

Finally, I realize that political globalization also brings a new sense of global responsibility. Issues such as climate change and human rights cannot be solved by a single country, which makes me realize that "globalization" also means thinking beyond national interests. Even ordinary people should always pay attention to global issues, because we belong to a system of common destiny.

3. Questions or criticisms

Although political globalization has promoted international cooperation, I think it has also brought a lot of tension to national sovereignty. Every country wants to make laws and policies on its own, but when international organizations or global public opinion intervene, governments sometimes have to follow rules that are not made by their own.

For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization and other global organizations issued a number of guidelines. Some countries have adopted these recommendations, while others have developed their own strategies to protect their economies or national image. This shows that even in the face of a global crisis, countries will still take action based on their own political considerations.

There is a similar phenomenon in global environmental governance. Many countries have signed climate agreements, but failed to achieve their goals as scheduled. Although they acknowledge the seriousness of the problem, they often put the national interest first in their actual actions. It is not easy to strike a balance between global well-being and national interests.

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