Blog3: What is the relation between politics and globalization? —XI JIAXIN

   Politics plays a crucial role in the process of globalization, and globalization has also had a profound impact on politics.

   Political cooperation and agreements among countries, such as the signing of free trade agreements and investment protection agreements, provide legal and institutional guarantees for globalization and promote transnational economic activities. In terms of international organizations, the United Nations, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international organizations have played an important role in promoting globalization, and they have promoted cooperation and coordination among countries by formulating international rules and standards.

   Political forces are also shaping globalization. Although globalization is a transnational process, it does not occur spontaneously, but is driven by the political forces of each country. Political forces such as national governments, international organizations, and multinational corporations are shaping the path of globalization. First, national governments play an important role in the process of globalization. Through international trade agreements, foreign policy, transnational cooperation, etc., countries can benefit from the process of globalization or withstand shocks. The European Union, for example, has promoted economic cooperation and political coordination among its member states through enhanced regional integration. In other regions, such as free trade zones in Asia and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in North America, they have also promoted globalization while changing the political structure of countries.

Secondly, multinational corporations play an important role in the process of globalization. They promote the formation of global markets through global production chains, capital flows, technology dissemination and other means. Multinational corporations can influence government policy and even change the political and economic direction of a country. For example, the investment of transnational corporations in some developing countries may change the political environment and social structure of these countries and bring about a certain degree of political dependence.

In addition, international organizations also play an important role in globalization. Transnational institutions such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the International Monetary Fund are not only the core of global governance, but also influence the global political order by setting international rules and coordinating international disputes. Especially on global issues such as economy and environment, the policies and decisions of these international organizations often have a direct impact on national politics.

The relationship between politics and globalization is complex and multi-dimensional. While promoting international cooperation and global economic prosperity, globalization also poses challenges to national political systems, national sovereignty and social equality. Political forces are both the promoters and the affected in the process of globalization. Globalization has changed the political pattern of the world. However, the process of globalization is not disorderly, but is shaped and restricted by multiple political forces such as national governments, international organizations and multinational enterprises. How to achieve the balance between national interests and global responsibilities in the context of globalization is an important issue facing all countries today.