Globalization

When we meet next we will finish discussing China and go on to examine the concept and phenomenon known as globalization.

This animated video from 2011 explains the concept of globalization in broad terms. 

The world is becoming more and more interconnected. Globalization changes how people consume, work and live almost everywhere on the world. Today, many economic, political, cultural or ecological relationships are not explainable from a national perspective. At the same time, a controversial debate about the consequences of globalization has begun.
But what are the main causes for globalization? In what areas it is most prominent? And who are the winners and losers of globalization?

Understanding the Rise of China

This week we are going to look at China. Take 20 minutes to listen to Martin Jacques:

The End of History and the Unipolar Moment

This week, we are going to discuss the period immediately following the end of the Cold War and in particular at the way this affected the foreign policy of the United States.

The first thing to read is this essay by Charles Krauthammer:

The Unipolar Moment

Next, read this by Francis Fukuyama:

The End of History

You can watch Krauthammer and get an idea about him and his views here:

While Fukuyama is here: