What is the relation between politics and globalization? -Park gyeonggyun

 


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 direct citizen participation or control, and the fact that some international organizations are centered around powerful nations.

 

2) What I Learned

First, I learned that even the United Nations is not a perfect international organization. During class, when we looked for areas in need of improvement within the UN, I learned about the problems with Security Council reform. Because the permanent members hold veto power, the UN often cannot make decisions on important issues such as war or human rights violations. I also found it somewhat undemocratic that decisions are made solely by national representatives without ordinary citizens’ input. There are many other areas that need improvement, but I am not sure whether the UN will continuously and actively pursue meaningful reforms.

Next, I learned about the existence of various international organizations. I didn't know how many such organizations existed because I didn't pay much attention to global issues or events. I found that various international organizations tried to help them operate both Korea and the world. What was particularly interesting was that many of these organizations were concentrated in Europe. If you look at the map, Geneva, Switzerland, appeared most often. The investigation found that Switzerland has been neutral for more than 200 years and is relatively safe in major conflicts such as World War I and World War II, making it a preferred region for international cooperation. The establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva helped Switzerland build its global reputation as a symbol of humanitarian and peace, and contributed to the accumulation of international organizations in Switzerland today.

 

3) Concerns and Questions for Discussion

While exploring possible improvements to the UN, I began to question whether equality is truly upheld within international organizations. In policy-making processes within institutions like the IMF, the World Bank, and the WTO, I wonder whether the interests of all member states are reflected fairly. Although these organizations claim to be open to all members, I question whether developing countries’ voices are sufficiently represented or whether the voices of developed countries are given disproportionately more weight. I would like to hear others’ thoughts on this. Alternatively, if someone believes it is natural for developed countries to have a stronger voice, I am curious to know the reasoning behind that view.


4) Using AI

I used GPT for translation.

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