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Realism, Sovereignty And International Relations: An Examination Of Power Politics In The Age Of Globalization, Tyler Harrison
Realism, Sovereignty And International Relations: An Examination Of Power Politics In The Age Of Globalization, Tyler Harrison
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Many globalization theorists make the claim that the state, in its current Westphalian context, is no longer a viable unit of analysis in comparative politics or international relations. Globalists claim that in the wake of unprecedented, global integration, the state is either in retreat or on the verge of full scale extinction. In a general sense, this paper explores whether there is a sufficient amount of evidence to supports the claims of globalists that the state is dying. Moreover, the paper looks at the specific issue areas of international trade, multilateralism and the environment to determine what effects globalization has …