Chapter 28 goes against the idea that nation-states are in control of global systems. Susan Strange argues that as time moves on the balance of global powers of a nation-states decline as more international corps continue to join the global markets. Decisions that nation-states would normally make, are being dictated by international corps that make decisions for that nation-state. With this, Strange implies that economic power is shifting from the states to corporations meaning that because of globalization the economic power of a nation transferred from the government of that state to the corporations that decide to come into those states. Susan's argument highlights how interconnected financial and political systems can limit a government’s independent authority.
Chapter 30 dives deep into the topic of if the rapid growth of if the international market has more negatives than positives. The author looks towards the US and Europe as an Example. International trade between the US and Europe had some complications, but also over time, established stronger cooperation between the two nations. Another point this chapter brings up is that nations would constantly change labor laws for sweatshop workers to stay commutative in the global market at the expense of that nations people. With nations constantly changing labor laws at the expense of their people, this shows that the nations economy cannot act freely because they have to react to the international competition from other countries. Ultimately, the chapter suggests that unchecked globalization could undermine the very advantages it is supposed to provide.
The New York Times article describes the remote border region between China and Kazakhstan, near the Eurasian Pole of Inaccessibility, and explains its importance to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Although the area appears isolated, it has become strategically significant due to infrastructure projects designed to connect Chinese factories to markets in Europe, Asia, and Africa through railways, ports, and highways. The town of Khorgos in Kazakhstan has developed into a major transportation hub, illustrating how quickly globalization can transform overlooked regions. At the same time, the article discusses Xinjiang, a Chinese region under strict government control where minority populations have faced serious repression. Despite the seemingly quiet landscape shown in images, the political realities behind the development are complex. Additionally, Kazakhstan has faced economic challenges in managing its growing relationship with China.
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