What is the relation between politics and globalization? - SEOHYUN S 손서현

 What is the relation between politics and globalization?

1) Summary

Politics and globalization are connected more than ever, and this connection keeps growing stronger. In the past, globalization mostly meant open trade and the free movement of goods and ideas across borders. People focused on economic benefits and did not worry much about political risk. But today many governments place national security at the center of their decisions. They carefully control technology, supply chains and even online platforms to protect their country. Because of this shift, politics now has a much stronger influence on how globalization develops.

This change is especially clear in the digital world. Data has become extremely important for both governments and companies, so states want to manage how it moves and where it is stored. At the same time, large tech companies have gained a level of power that sometimes feels political. Many countries now try to regulate these companies so they do not become too influential. Politics is no longer something happening in the background. It actively shapes and sometimes limits the direction of globalization today.


2) What I Learned

While thinking about this topic, I learned that being connected to many countries can also bring new risks. At first, I thought globalization only helped countries cooperate and become richer. But now I understand that if one country controls an important supply chain like semiconductors or energy, it can easily pressure other countries. This means global competition is no longer just about producing goods cheaply. It is about who controls key technologies and who has the power to decide how these technologies are shared.

I also found the role of big tech companies very interesting. Companies such as Google and Meta operate in many countries at the same time and sometimes feel almost like political actors. They influence how people communicate, what information they see and how data is used. Because of this, governments around the world are trying to regulate them more strictly. Political conflict is no longer limited to territory or borders. It is now happening in digital spaces like data centers, online platforms and communication networks. Learning this made me realize that globalization today is not only about trade or travel. It is deeply shaped by information, technology and the struggle over who controls them.


3) Discussion

One question I still think about is what will happen if big countries block certain apps or websites for security reasons. Some governments say they are protecting their citizens, but I wonder if this kind of restriction actually makes people safer. It might reduce certain risks, but it could also limit communication, slow down the spread of new ideas and make it harder for people to connect with the rest of the world. In a globalized society, cutting off digital access can have a much bigger impact than we expect.

As security and freedom become harder to balance, we need to think carefully about how much control a government should have. If the government controls too much, people may lose important rights like privacy and free expression. But if the government controls too little, the country might face new dangers related to data or technology. This tension makes me wonder what the right amount of regulation is and whether there is a fair way to protect both national security and individual freedom at the same time.


※ I received GPT-5’s help only when I had difficulties in translation. The main process of recalling class content and organizing the essay structure was done by myself.

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