Reading Assignment 3: “What is the relation between politics and globalization?" Araie Muna

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The first part (the introduction) talks about globalization in politics, looking at how the world is more connected now with faster communication. Delanty and Rumford say that they will explore the three dynamics of political globalization in this chapter by examining four examples of social transformation. These examples include changes in nationality and citizenship, shifts in the public sphere and political communication, transformations in civil society, and alterations in the concepts of space and borders. 

 

The second part therefore goes right into it, and challenges the idea that nations are becoming less important because of globalization. It says nations are indeed changing but still play a big role. It talks about how global forces affect nations, especially their connection with global markets and civil society. The European example is discussed, suggesting that European integration has actually helped nations. It also looks at the relationship between nationality and citizenship and tensions between nationhood and statehood.

 

The third part focus on how communication is very important in politics. It says that we used to focus on our own country's problems, but now there's a more global conversation. People argue about whether there is a global public sphere, but the focus is on this idea of a global conversation. Global issues now play a big part in how we communicate about politics. There's this thing called "global normative culture," especially pushed by global civil society, that's shaping how we talk about what's right and wrong in a global context.

 

Then it talks about the centrality of civil society, saying it's important in global politics. It introduces the idea of "civil societalization," which is a shift in how things are governed beyond individual countries. Global civil society is seen as a potential force for positive change, but there are tensions between nationally based civil societies and a global civil society driving political globalization.

 

The last part is about how globalization affects the spaces and borders in our world. Initially, people thought of a "borderless world" due to global processes, but this idea faces a paradox. While our world seems smaller with increased connectivity, there are concerns about the potential threat to nation-states and their democratic processes. It talks about how the idea of space and borders is changing, challenging the traditional dominance of nation-states.

 

In conclusion, the discussion centers on the changes brought about by globalization, moving away from a sole focus on countries to considering various networks of power and a global political culture. Three main dilemmas emerge: the global adoption of democratic ways, the promotion of individual rights worldwide, and the potential misuse of global networks by dangerous groups. In simple terms, political globalization introduces new tensions, shifting the focus from traditional conflicts to issues of governance, identity, mobility, and community belonging on a global scale.

 

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The part about Europeanization was very interesting. When the authors said that European integration doesn't necessarily weaken nation-states. It creates a functional system where some jobs are moved to the transnational level.

 

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I wonder if the changes in how nation-states are transforming, as discussed in the text, are the same in places outside of Europe, like Asia, Africa, or South America. Are countries in these regions also dealing with similar challenges and changes because of globalization?