Globalism--The New International System?
Abstract
Globalism is increasingly being accepted as a force within the international system, replacing the previously dominant Cold War perspective. Democratization, integration of capital, technology, information, open markets, permeable borders, multinational military forces, and redefined political organizations are a handful of the many forces of globalism at work today. This influence is omnipresent, from the cars we drive, to the cultures, armed forces, and enemies we must face. There is little doubt that the world is undergoing a significant period of change because of the accelerating pace of globalization. This period of rapid change is as significant as the period of change that occurred during the agricultural and industrial revolutions. What this change will mean remains to be seen. For now, however, the international system is uni-polar, with challenges to the U.S. Globalism is an element of the uni-polar international system, not a system unto itself. The military would do well to pay attention to changes in the international system brought about by globalism.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA401431
Entities
People
- Philip C. Skuta
Organizations
- Marine Corps University