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Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
September 6, 2009 - 02:31 PM
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Globalization is a euphemism for Neo-Imperialism.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
September 11, 2009 - 04:44 AM
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This article is good. However, I have issues with the equating of globalization to Neo-imperialism.
What is globalization? Is imperialism a reality resulting of globalization? has globalization made it more entrenched? if so, in what ways?
I tend to think, once the questions I have asked are adequately answered; the writers article will be in good perspective. what say you?
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
September 11, 2009 - 07:24 PM
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gideonwafula wrote:
This article is good. However, I have issues with the equating of globalization to Neo-imperialism. What is globalization? Is imperialism a reality resulting of globalization? has globalization made it more entrenched? if so, in what ways?
These are complex issues, because there are some good aspects to what is called “globalization.” For example, it is good that the countries of the world can trade with and buy from each other, if and when the commerce is fair, equitable, and beneficial to all.
However, there is a dark and negative side to "globalization," which we must be aware of and address.
In certain instances, globalization amounts to Neo-Imperialism, which has enabled huge mega-corporations in the U.S. and other industrialized nations to exploit people in "third world" countries.
Just to cite one example, the agriculture mega-businesses have created monopolies and have put many familiy farmers out of business, not only in third world countries, but even in America. And they have raised food prices, and decreased the quality of our food.
There are many other examples that reveal that so-called "free trade agreements" have really meant license to exploit and monopolize.
American big businesses, corporations, and the WTO (which serves American and European corporate interests) have a particularly appalling record on the critical issues of labor rights, environmental protection, public health protection, national sovereignty protection, and democratic accountability, and this has gotten increasingly worse during the last twenty-five years. While the global free market does a great job creating a world-wide supply and demand for products and services, it simultaneously undermines the ability of nations and societies to meet the most vital needs of the majority. In fact, the prospects for democracy in the world are damaged when the United States, the largest economic power in the world, touts and exports an economic model based on permissive, laissez-faire non-interference by government in business practices. In other words, that American economic model virtually ties the hands of the people and the government, and it gives license and too much power to corporations. It negates most of government’s responsibility for establishing proper regulations and ensuring corporate responsibility and accountability.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
October 8, 2009 - 04:03 PM
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I was just wondering why there have been no more comments or questions.
Any more opinions out there?
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
October 21, 2009 - 08:12 AM
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I think the part where you mentioned WTO is really significant to address. We are currently looking forward to joining and have recently submitted the MFTR (Memorandum on Foreign Trade Regime). What worries me most is that Afghanistan which is considered as one of the world's Least Developed Countries with a weak economy and population that relies on imports would lose the opportunity to nurture its production capacity as it meets foreign competition by liberalized policies. This will further suppress several local and weak producers to give up production as there are very few private sector investments.
In fact the economic model these economic super-powers were built upon back in history would be lost to those poor nations looking to stand back on their feet; paralyzed as they will remain, isn't that some form of neo-imperialism?
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
October 30, 2009 - 02:32 PM
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vertigo7 wrote:
I think the part where you mentioned WTO is really significant to address. We are currently looking forward to joining and have recently submitted the MFTR (Memorandum on Foreign Trade Regime). What worries me most is that Afghanistan which is considered as one of the world's Least Developed Countries with a weak economy and population that relies on imports would lose the opportunity to nurture its production capacity as it meets foreign competition by liberalized policies. This will further suppress several local and weak producers to give up production as there are very few private sector investments.
In fact the economic model these economic super-powers were built upon back in history would be lost to those poor nations looking to stand back on their feet; paralyzed as they will remain, isn't that some form of neo-imperialism?
Yes, I believe it is partly a consequence of past imperialism and present neo-imperialism.
I also believe there is a great danger in "third world" countries allowing American and other Western corporations to come in to exploit cheap labor. That is of particular concern in countries like Afghanistan, which has not yet been expoited like that but is very vulnerable to such exploitation.
It seems to me that countries like Afghanistan would be better off to establish their own products for which they can find a market. Unfortunately, for a long time the main products of Afghanistan have been opium and marijuana. And while that may become part of legitimate trade when the West becomes sane and does away with Prohibition laws, Afghanis should consider other means of producing revenue, and other cultural products that the world would welcome.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
January 6, 2010 - 11:46 PM
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Many people throw around terms like "neo-imperialism", "westernization", "globalization", and "modernization" as though they are interchangeable. Though the four terms overlap a lot, I believe there are subtle nuances that make each different. Each involves one culture, usually the west, influencing another, whether forcefully or not. I agree, certain aspects of globalization are re-arranging other cultures and could be classified as imperialistic. However, there is a certain degree of choice involved in globalization that is not present in imperialistic forces. Take McDonalds--it's everywhere, but people want it there. In India and China, people work hard to get outsourced jobs, it is something to aspire to. No one forces students to study hard and outshine those in the US, they do it by their own will.
There is a new term emerging, glocalization, that I think helps define the line between globalization and imperialism. Essentially, glocalization is when a commodity transforms to fit a new culture. To go back to McDonalds, there is a different menu in each country you go to. The restaurant caters to the tastes of each region--rather than forcing a specific meal on the world, McDonalds gives each specific area what they want. It's a global company that takes into consideration the local community. This sentiment, of specializing a product for each region to which it travels characterizes the positive side of globalization.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
January 7, 2010 - 03:26 PM
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consortcola4eva wrote:
I agree, certain aspects of globalization are re-arranging other cultures and could be classified as imperialistic. However, there is a certain degree of choice involved in globalization that is not present in imperialistic forces.
Your point would appear valid, at first glance.
However, speaking of McDonald's (since you cite them as a "good example", your claim that its global reach is good should be refuted.
Many if not most people would say McDonald's globalism is not good. In fact, it is audacious and even exploitive of McDonald's to push its tempting fast foods on peoples of the world that have their own good foods. So no thank you to McDonalds globalism. Sure, McDonalds tastes good because it's full of salt and fat, but it's just creating more obesity and ill health.
Granted, there are some good and productive aspects of globalism, if and when they are not exploitive and if and when they have a positive rather than negative effect. However, in most cases globalism really is negative for the people in countries that are exploited.
History proves that, ever since Western imperialists started invading other countries to extract natural resources like gold, spices, tea, coffee, hardwood, exotic produce, coal, oil, etc., or to establish strategic military footholds.
Also granted, people in other countries are glad to have jobs that are outsourced from the U.S. However, the truth is that U.S. corporations that outsource do so [i]at the expense of American workers and exploit the cheap labor in other countries. It's corporate greed at work, with total disregard of its impact on America.
So, I stand by my original post.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
January 14, 2010 - 04:51 PM
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I'm a senior in high school and I've been taking a class on globalization all semester and I don't necessarily believe there is such a clear cut link between neo-colonialism and globalization. As i see globalization it the phenomenon we see all around us that is making the world smaller and smaller. Recent advances in technology have given has made accessing the world easier than ever. Not only is communication faster than ever but the rate at which someone can gain knowledge on any topic has also become lightning fast. Globalization is also something that simply the West is taking part of as well. China and India are at the fore-front of globalization as they are currently the hotspot for any type of technological advance. Globalization is not simply about spreading western ideals, its about bring the world closer together and facilitating the mutual sharing of information.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
January 16, 2010 - 03:04 PM
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cajoyner wrote:
I'm a senior in high school and I've been taking a class on globalization all semester and I don't necessarily believe there is such a clear cut link between neo-colonialism and globalization. As i see globalization it the phenomenon we see all around us that is making the world smaller and smaller. Recent advances in technology have given has made accessing the world easier than ever. Not only is communication faster than ever but the rate at which someone can gain knowledge on any topic has also become lightning fast. Globalization is also something that simply the West is taking part of as well. China and India are at the fore-front of globalization as they are currently the hotspot for any type of technological advance. Globalization is not simply about spreading western ideals, its about bring the world closer together and facilitating the mutual sharing of information.
Yes, that's true. Modern technology has enabled much greater and faster communication and travel, and in certain ways that is good, and productive.
My point goes to the fact that expoitive, predatory forces such as the multi-national corporations that are productive in a way that profits them at the expense of everyone and every thing else. In other words, they put profit above public good, the environment, etc.
The "globalization" I refer to is, then, Western neo-imperialism, and its main perpetrator is the U.S. Religious Military Industrial Complex.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
January 24, 2010 - 07:38 PM
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Marissa, while I understand your point about neo-colonialism i can't agree with equating it with globalization. It is a stretch to assume that the various advancements in communication technology (which are the foundation of globalization) where created by the west simply to continue an imperialist agenda in the 21st century. Neo-imperialisim does exist but to equate it with globalization doesn't give globalization the credit it deserves.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
January 25, 2010 - 04:47 AM
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Gobalization could be a bliss. The way developed countries are utilizing this mechanism of progress where everyone CAN get equal shares of benefit, is unfair. It's about time, we all attain that level of unity where the concept of mutual benefit is prioritized and utilized provided we value supporting each other under a universal agreement. I hope i'm not dreaming.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
January 31, 2010 - 02:36 PM
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cajoyner wrote:
Marissa, while I understand your point about neo-colonialism i can't agree with equating it with globalization. It is a stretch to assume that the various advancements in communication technology (which are the foundation of globalization) where created by the west simply to continue an imperialist agenda in the 21st century. Neo-imperialisim does exist but to equate it with globalization doesn't give globalization the credit it deserves.
I understand your point. I agree there are positive and productive aspects of globalization.
The point is that there is a negative and exploitive aspect of globalization.
That is epitomized in a document published in 2000 by a right-wing neo-conservative Republican think-tank called Project for a New American Century (PNAC). And the document is titled Rebuilding America's Defenses: Strategies, Forces And Resources For A New Century.
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Re: Globalization = Neo-Imperialism
January 31, 2010 - 02:39 PM
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vertigo7 wrote:
Gobalization could be a bliss. The way developed countries are utilizing this mechanism of progress where everyone CAN get equal shares of benefit, is unfair. It's about time, we all attain that level of unity where the concept of mutual benefit is prioritized and utilized provided we value supporting each other under a universal agreement. I hope i'm not dreaming.
You may be dreaming, but it's a dream that will come true. It's my dream too, and it's the dream of all honest, fair, conscientious, reasonable, compassionate people.
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