Global Order and Global Disorder: Globalization and the Nation-State

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The contemporary world order is ending. The old order has been based on nation-states, or countries, with centralized national governments. As Suter makes clear, the process of globalization, which is now the most important factor in world politics, is undermining that world order and leading to world disorder. Global change is running ahead of governments' abilities to manage it. Economics is only part of the process. Suter also deals with other vital concerns: war, crime, environment and health. Therefore, while Suter examines the growth and impact of transnational corporations, he also takes in many other matters that comprise globalization. The process of globalization is not reversible. Therefore, there has to be a search for a new order rather than vain efforts to patch up the system of the nation-states. Suter concludes by exploring alternatives to the contemporary world order using the technique of scenario planning.

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Given all that has been written in the press, and other venues, about "glabalization," this book is a must read for any one interested in a well-written and documented look into its past, present, and future.-American Society of International Law
Suter attempts to chart the multifaceted impact of globalization. The author discusses the weaknesses of the old nation-state system and its consequential breakup. He also discusses the emergence of the new global actors--most notably multinational corporations and intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations--and the ways in which they are changing the global order....this volume can serve as a good supplementary summary text for undergraduate courses on globalization because of its accessible language. Recommended. Undergraduates.-Choice
"Given all that has been written in the press, and other venues, about "glabalization," this book is a must read for any one interested in a well-written and documented look into its past, present, and future."-American Society of International Law
"Suter attempts to chart the multifaceted impact of globalization. The author discusses the weaknesses of the old nation-state system and its consequential breakup. He also discusses the emergence of the new global actors--most notably multinational corporations and intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations--and the ways in which they are changing the global order....this volume can serve as a good supplementary summary text for undergraduate courses on globalization because of its accessible language. Recommended. Undergraduates."-Choice

Author Bio

KEITH SUTER is Senior Fellow, Global Business Network Australia, Chairperson of the Environment Committee of the Australian Institue of Company Directors, and Director of Studies, International Law Association (Australian Branch). Among his earlier books is In Defense of Globalization (2001).