Blogging through Media Trends and Globalization (2025)

​ 1. Summary of the Reading Reading 4,  Economic Globalization: Corporations  by Peter Dicken, provides a detailed and nuanced examination of the deep interconnections between economics and globalization, emphasizing that transnational corporations (TNCs) are the primary drivers of contemporary global economic processes. Rather than relying on the simplified narrative that global corporations dominate the world without constraints, the reading argues that the reality is far more complex, embedded, and uneven. It highlights several core themes: the scale and distribution of TNCs, their motivations for expansion, their modes of transnationalization, their geographical embeddedness, and the intricate networks and power dynamics that shape the global economy. The chapter begins by challenging the stereotype of TNCs as “placeless giants.” Although corporations such as General Motors, Toyota, or IBM operate globally, most still retain a significant share of their activities in their...

 1. Summary From the lectures and readings, we learn that politics and economics are deeply connected to globalization. Politics and globalization: Governments create the rules that allow global trade, migration, and communication. At the same time, globalization changes political power by increasing the influence of international organizations and multinational companies. Political debates—such as immigration, trade protection, or national identity—are often reactions to global pressures. Economics and globalization: Globalization is strongly driven by economic activity. Companies expand across borders, build global supply chains, and search for new markets. As a result, national economies become interdependent, meaning economic problems in one country can quickly affect others. Globalization brings both benefits (growth, technology, opportunities) and challenges (inequality, job competition). Overall, politics sets the framework for globalization, and economics explains its expan...

1. Summerize This article begins by critiquing the simplistic view that 'political globalization' merely signifies the 'decline of the nation-state'. The author argues that political globalization is far more complex and should be understood as a continuous 'tension' among three core dynamics. First is 'global geopolitics'. This refers to the geopolitical conflict between the hegemony of great powers, such as the United States, and opposing centers of power, occurring simultaneously with the global spread of democracy and the nation-state model. Paradoxically, globalization does not abolish the nation-state; rather, it establishes the democratic nation-state as a 'universal standard'. Second is the rise of a 'global normative culture'. This refers to 'global norms'—such as human rights, environmental issues, and sustainable development—that are formed independently of states. These norms challenge state sovereignty and serve as a ...

 1. summary Politics basically means "the work of the ruling class to govern the country," but in modern society, it includes "all actions to acquire, occupy, and maintain the power of the state." Politics helps people live a human life, coordinates mutual understanding, and corrects social order. Globalization refers to a phenomenon in which the boundaries of nation-states weaken in all sectors, including politics, economy, technology, society, and culture, and global society is integrated as interdependence between countries increases. Therefore, the relationship between politics and globalization depends on how close or distant the relationship between countries is. 2. My thought I think the magnitude of a country's political power and the degree of globalization are proportional. In the case of a country like the United States, where politics not only affects Korea but also other countries, it is because other countries know that country well and have a grea...

 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...

 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 authori...

  1. Summary Politics and globalization are more closely connected than ever, and this relationship continues to grow stronger. In the early stages of globalization, most attention was focused on economic benefits such as free trade and the movement of goods and ideas across borders. Political factors existed, but they were often seen as secondary. Today, however, politics plays a central role in shaping how globalization develops. Governments increasingly place national security, technology control, and supply chain stability at the center of their decisions. Globalization has not weakened politics but has changed how political power operates. As Delanty and Rumford explain, political globalization redistributes power across multiple levels. Global norms such as democracy, human rights, and environmental protection have become more influential, while political actors now include not only states but also NGOs, international organizations, and networks. In this sense, politics activ...