Today we find ourselves at a crossroads—the future is upon us, and we will never return to a pre-globalization economy. As Germans and Americans we must seize the opportunity to shape globalization based on our values and our ideas.
President Barack Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel
November 17, 2016
Where do we go from here?
The period of global integration is different from earlier periods of global interaction.
Yet, perhaps we should question how integrated we really are and whether this period of globalization has created greater understanding.
What drives globalization?
There is no clear answer. However, in contrast to these powerful actors, activists who work for fairer labor conditions, more democratic policies and fairer distribution of economic and environmental benefits should also be considered.
SO back to the beginning!
There is nothing inevitable about the form of globalization that has been touted by the individuals such as Thomas Friedman. Hopefully through this course, you've discovered a phenomena far more unwieldy.