Globalization and the Nation-State: Theories and Case Studies

Despite globalization, the nation-state is still a major actor in today's world.

This course tries to understand why this is so by examining the role that nationalism plays in peoples' identities and the effects of globalization on nations and nation-states.

Has globalization undermined national sovereignty? What are its effects on global poverty, inequalities, and democracy? And to what extent are nation-states useful in addressing global issues? The course looks at theories as well as case studies from the recent rise of populism and authoritarianism, the role of supranational entities such as the European Union, and the urgency of global issues such as artificial intelligence, climate change, inequality, migration, and security.

Examples are drawn from the United States, Europe, Latin America, China, and the Middle East.