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1、Globalization at the Turn of the Millennium,Ch.33,Global Political Economies,GlobalizationGrowing trade,travel,and new technologies bring the world into closer economic,political,and cultural integration and interaction,Spread of Democracy,AppealElections remain a peaceful way to settle differences
2、among social classes,cultural groups,and regions.Recent shifts to democracy in Eastern Europe and RussiaLatin AmericaAsia,Indonesia,and China(free expression)Africa(South Africa)Middle East(towardIraq,Afghanistan),Global Politics,United NationsNations may intervene in a states affairs only when seri
3、ously threatened or when a state is engaging in extreme human rights abusesSlow and difficult to respond in agreementUnited States emerges as the lone superpowerIntervention in Yugoslavia conflict Intervention in Rwanda(Genocide),Controlling Arms and Terrorism,Cold War spurs Nuclear Weapons programs
4、 and restrictionsNuclear Nonproliferation Treaty(1970)United States,France,United Kingdom,Russia,ChinaIndia,Pakistan,North Korea,Iran,Israel,War on Terrorism,Fears of Weapons of Mass Destruction and use by terrorist organizations 1998:Clinton bombs Khartoum(Sudan)in suspicion of chemical weapons1998
5、:Bin Laden retaliates in Kenya and Tanzania(American Embassies)2001:Bin Laden retaliates in NYC2001:President Bush Declares“War on Terrorism”,War on Terrorism,Bush pushes into AfghanistanBush pushes for extension into IraqCampaigns against U.S.ImperialismUN calls for inspectors to withdraw upon find
6、ing no evidence of WMDs2003:U.S.and Britain continue with military force invades IraqUN Security Council authorizes American and British occupationLift sanctions on petroleum exports,Global Economy,Free Market Economy Thrives1991-2000 Rapid Expansion in Manufacturing and TradeTransition from Communi
7、sm to CapitalismEconomic growth begins to falter in 2001(down 12%)Butimprovements are made in length and quality of life,Managing the Global Economy,Formation of Free-Trade zones and regional trade associationsEuropean UnionNorth American Free Trade AgreementU.S.,Canada,MexicoWorld Trade Organizatio
8、n(1995)Reduce trade barriersEnforce trade agreementsInternational Monetary Fund/World Bank Assistance to countries in economic troubleAfrica,Middle East,Trends and Visions of a New Age,New age of increased prosperity,peace,democracy,environmental protection,and human rightsDivision between modernity
9、 and tradition The Lexus and the Olive Tree,Friedman.Video break-,Christian Millenarianism,Christians believe that 2000 is the holy year increase in pressure to convert,Militant Islam,Decline in the Ottoman Empire leads Muslims to favor their sacred pastContinuing conflict between Israel and Palesti
10、nians and U.S.involvement increases hatred for U.S.American use of bases in Saudi ArabiaAmerican invasion of Iraq(1990-91,2001),Universal Rights,Universal Declaration of Human Rights(1948)Slavery,torture,cruel and inhuman punishment,arbitrary arrest,detention,and exile.Freedom of movement,assembly,a
11、nd thoughtNongovernmental Organizations(NGO),Womens Rights,Focus on equal access to education,jobs,quality of life,ending sexual exploitation,gaining control of reproductionNeed and desire to focus on more important issuesEconomic conditions,rape,AIDSWhat should we be concerned with?,Global Culture,
12、Are Western goods and ideas taking over the world?What have electronics done to the worlds populations?Radio,TV,Computer,InternetMTV,CNN,BBCWhere are we now?,Spread of Pop Culture,Is it American Cultural Imperialism?Michael Jackson,Jordan,McDonalds,Wheel of FortuneWhat about Global Pop Culture?Latin American Soap OperasIndian/Asian filmsCrouching Tiger,Hidden DragonGlobal BrandsSony,Mitsubishi,Mercedes,Nestle,Emergence of a Global Culture,Language:EnglishScience:Biology,Chemistry,PhysicsWestern DrugsUniversityIs Global culture replacing Primary Cultures,or will it remain Secondary?,
