Critiquing Globalisation
A synthesis of the unequal outcomes of global systems, exploring resistance to globalisation and the push for more sustainable and equitable global governance.
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A synthesis of the unequal outcomes of global systems, exploring resistance to globalisation and the push for more sustainable and equitable global governance.
Key Questions
- To what extent has globalisation created a more unequal world?
- Analyse the reasons behind the rise of anti-globalisation movements.
- Evaluate the potential for global governance to create a truly sustainable global system.
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