Online blog writing assignment 3 / What is the relation between politics and globalization? / Jiwon Park

 - Summary: 

The relationship between politics and globalization is complex and multifaceted. Political globalization refers to the impact of global forces on the nation-state, resulting in the emergence of new political spaces and opportunities for bordering/re-bordering, as well as increased emphasis on mobilities, flows, and networks. Globalization has generated new roles for sub-national regions and allowed for their greater interconnectivity and transborder networking, intensifying opportunities for 'world cities' and generating an awareness of cosmopolitan spaces created by belonging to a multiplicity of communities. 

In particular, the aforementioned 'world cities' are urban centers that have become key nodes in the global economy and are characterized by a high degree of connectivity and interdependence with other cities around the world. These cities are often centers of finance, trade, and culture and play an important role in shaping global politics and economics. The enhanced opportunities for "world cities" are one of the consequences of political globalization, which has enabled interconnectivity and cross-border networking among cities around the world.

- Interesting points: 

Something interesting about the relationship between politics and globalization is that while some view political globalization as opening up new emancipatory possibilities, others see it as leading to a loss of autonomy and the fragmentation of the social world. The approach to political globalization adopted in this chapter highlights the multifaceted nature of globalization, which is best seen as a relational dynamic rather than a new kind of reality. 
Let's break this down into three parts.

1. The tension between autonomy and fragmentation: Political globalization can be seen as a tension between the processes of global geopolitics, global normative culture, and polycentric networks. While some view political globalization as opening up new emancipatory possibilities, others see it as leading to a loss of autonomy and the fragmentation of the social world.

2. The emergence of new political spaces: Globalization has generated new roles for sub-national regions and allowed for their greater interconnectivity and transborder networking, intensifying opportunities for 'world cities' and generating an awareness of cosmopolitan spaces created by belonging to a multiplicity of communities.

3. The role of international organizations: The sovereignty of nation-states is being challenged by the emergence of new forms of governance and the development of a global political culture. International organizations such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization play a critical role in shaping global politics and economics, and their decisions can have a significant impact on the autonomy of nation-states.

- Questions:

- How does political globalization challenge the traditional notion of the nation-state and its sovereignty?

- What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of increased global interconnectedness and the emergence of new political spaces?

- How do international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization shape global politics and economics, and what impact do their decisions have on the autonomy of nation-states?

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