Globalization and Nationalism

Globalization and Nationalism

1. As an idea, globalism seems to be the opposite of nationalism. Yet both seem to co-exist in the same world and sometimes in the same minds.  How is this possible?

While nationalism is us versus them situation, globalization favors others more than the individual country. While nationalism advocate for a sense of belonging, globalization does not (Falkenberg, 2019). For the countries that are readily corrupted to bend to the will of foreign investment; thus, the sense of nationalism needs to be against their own government to support globalization. Globalization and nationalism can properly co-exist if there are policies and rights to maintain the basic infrastructure in the area. The interdependence of capital has made it impossible for nations to take part in globalization.

2. Most of us would agree that rapid population growth and unrestrained exploitation of the planet’s resources are leading us all to global disaster. Yet we also feel that the number of children we have and the kinds of cars we drive is not anyone’s business but our own. How is it possible to address this kind of conflict?

The only way overexploitation of resources can be dealt with globally is to come up with global policies that restrict the exploitation of resources. The policies should be specific such; as restriction of any activities that lead to climate change, a have a maximum number of kids to every parent (Le Duff et al. 2019). This is because, at the long wrong, global climate change and depletion of resources such as energy will affect everyone. Thus, international policies will help to revive the speed at which resources are being depleted globally.

3. Colonial powers like Britain and France may no longer exert direct power over Africa and Asia, but imperialism is still a powerful force. What influences do Western ideas and products have on the “Third World”?

Cultural imperialism has a huge effect on third world countries. Today people practice the foreign culture at their free will. Since the western culture and economy seem to be more superior, most people would go for the product and their culture no matter what. For instance, the superior country influences trends of fashion orb products and music. A person from a third world country would not listen to local music but goes for pop or r&b music. Today, everyone would rather have an iPhone and not anything to do with a Huawei phone made from china. This kind of cultural imperialism is “derived from what is called soft power. The theory of electronic colonialism extends the issue to global cultural issues and the impact of major multi-media conglomerates, ranging from Viacom, Time-Warner, Disney, News Corp, to Google and Microsoft with the focus on the hegemonic power of these mainly United States-based communication giants”( Le Duff et al. 2019)

4. How can economic development help to resolve the problems implicit in unrestrained population growth?

It is a simple logic the more businesses and countries grow, the more the individuals receive jobs quality of life and resources. Regardless of the population, if the country is resourceful and can meet the needs of every individual, then there is no issue (Ninhos, & Clara, 2017). In fact, a large population increases the market for goods and services. Technology can speed up miraculous communication products and global travel. In the case of pollution of the environment, alternative energy can be developed to reduce the emission of carbon. Economic development is important, especially for the large population. There would be adequate labor for the industries.

5. Few issues are as economically and politically complex as global warming. What approach would you recommend to preventing or addressing the problems that will likely result from a warming planet?

I will Advocate for global warming by asking everyone to speak up on different platforms such as social media. More so, the congress should be encouraged to pass laws that charge polluters based on the rate of emissions of carbon they emit ort produce. The world should powers homes with global energy. Intensive farming leads to global warming. The nitrous oxide emission is produced by fertilizers, while cattle and sheep emit methane when digesting their meals. Waste management is an important factor to be considered. Incineration and land mils produce greenhouse gases together with toxic gases released into the atmosphere. As a result, there is an increased green use effect. Modern life “is highly dependent on the mining and metallurgical industry. Metals and minerals are the raw materials used in the construction, transportation, and manufacturing of goods. From extraction to delivery, this market accounts for 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions” (Ninhos, & Clara, 2017). Overconsumption is a major issue that leads to global warming. With the increasing population, the agencies and global leaders should make family planning services available to the whole population. Reduced population leads to the sustainable use of resources.

References

Ninos, C., & Clara, F. (Eds.). (2017). Closing the Door on Globalization: Internationalism, Nationalism, Culture, and Science in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Routledge.

Le Duff, M., Dumas, P., Allenbach, M., & Cohen, O. (2019). An orientation for coastal disaster risks management and prevention policy in a global warming context: A case study in Ouvea (New Caledonia). Marine Policy.

Falkenberg, K. (2019). The environment and development: fight against poverty and/or protection of the environment–a conflict of interests?. In Handbook of Social Policy and Development. Edward Elgar Publishing.