What is the relation between politics and globalization? - Hong Dahyeon

 1) Summary

 The article argues that political globalization is fundamentally changing how political power is organized and exercised. It does not simply diminish the authority of the nation-state but reshapes the processes through which political decisions are made. According to the authors, this transformation appears in several overlapping areas. Global geopolitics have become more complex as the world moves away from a single dominant power toward a more distributed and multipolar landscape. At the same time, global norms such as human rights, environmental responsibility, and democratic values increasingly guide and influence national decision-making. Political influence is also expanding beyond governments because organizations such as NGOs, multinational corporations, and international institutions play a growing role in shaping public issues. These developments show that the state continues to exist, yet it now operates within a broader global environment where authority is shared across many different actors.

2) Interesting Points

 One aspect I found particularly interesting was the argument that politics is becoming less tied to physical territory. In the past, political authority was understood mainly through the boundaries of a nation. Today, however, political influence moves through global networks connected by technology, international activism, and cross-border markets. This means that power often emerges from relationships rather than from location. I also found it compelling that global norms have become powerful enough to influence domestic policies. Matters such as human rights and environmental protection are no longer seen as internal issues. Instead, they are increasingly treated as concerns of the international community, which encourages a broader understanding of citizenship that goes beyond belonging to a single nation.

3) Questions and Discussion

 The part that left me with the most questions was the discussion of non-state actors. The article emphasizes their rising importance, yet their actual influence often seems limited when confronted with the power of strong states. Even when global civil society expresses opposition, it does not always prevent major geopolitical events, including military aggression or coercive diplomacy carried out by powerful countries. This raises the question of how far the influence of these non-state actors can actually extend. Another issue worth considering is whether the spread of power across networks is always beneficial. These networks do not always provide clear systems of accountability, and in some cases they can include actors that pose serious risks. This leads to a broader debate about how responsibility should be divided in an era of globalization. It becomes important to ask which tasks should remain under the authority of states and which responsibilities can be taken on by civil society. This question seems especially relevant when dealing with global challenges that require cooperation beyond borders, including climate change and digital governance.


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