People and Politics Worldwide
Colonialism
and Globalization
Colonialism - define
Colonialism
a system of relations between two nation-states, regions,or
territories
characterized by asymmetries of economic and political power
generally accompanied by some form of direct political administration
and with capital flowing in the direction of the more powerful,
more developed country or region
a large part of
the answer to the question of why is the “west” (north) is wealthier and more
developed that the south
Is colonialism just a fancy word for stealing??
Globalization
Is
globalization different from colonialism?
How?
Magstadt's
definition:
the
processs by which various values, institutions, technologies, and products,
as well as a certain lifestyle associated with advanced
postindustrial societies,
are spreading to all parts of the world.
How have
pre-existing economic and political institutions adapted to the conditions
presented by globalization?
What new
economic and political institutions have arisen?
Regional
Trade blocs
ASEAN
Mercosur
The European Union
The European
Union
The EU most
advanced, politically integrated
But it didn't
happen over night
1951: Treaty of
Paris
Only six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands,
Luxembourg
in Europe
Formed European
Coal and Steel Community ECSC
1960s: Common
Agricultural Policy
1970s and 80s:
Common Market, Single European Act, Monetary coordination
1990s: Political
integration, Institution building, Monetary union
2000-2005:
Continued institution building, Constitution drafted
Geographical
Expansion
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