The Global Challenges of Comparative Politics
Introduction
The Global Challenges of Comparative Politics
Introduction to Comparative Politics-Studies how different countries both shape and are shaped by the world.
1989,2001, and 2008 define the current era of world politics-describes a particular important moment; critical juncture.
A frequently cited date is 1989, when the Berlin wall was dismantled. 1989 ushered in three important changes.
Marked the end of a bipolar world-marked the emergence of a unipolar world.
Marked the triumph of one model of political and economic development.
1989 was a gateway to globalization.
Globalization provided a new and distinctive lens for analyzing politics within and among countries.
The key question is that whether the global diffusion of investment, trade, production, and electronic communication technologies would promote a worldwide expansion of opportunity and enhance human development.
We have been forced to rethink the meaning of globalization
Since on September 11, 2001, when the Islamic terrorist group led by Osama Bin Laden launched deadly attacks on The World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The attacks created a new challenge, and produced a tragic and somber critical juncture following the brief post-cold war period.
Many countries have been attacked by terrorist before Sept. 11, 2001, including the U.S. This was different because of the amount of the scale-more than 3000 deaths.
9/11 was not an isolated event, soon followed attacks around the world. This led to be known as the Contemporary era.
In October, the U.S. attacked the Taliban regime in Afghanistan because that was where it was known for Osama Bin Laden-the leader of the attack on 9/11-to be hiding.
Globalization and Terrorism make the current era complex and fraught with uncertainties.
2008 is noteworthy because of a cascade of economic challenges.
Such as the price of crude oil on world markets reached $100 a barrel and $140 by the summer.
Gas at the pump cost over $4 a
The Global Challenges of Comparative Politics
Introduction to Comparative Politics-Studies how different countries both shape and are shaped by the world.
1989,2001, and 2008 define the current era of world politics-describes a particular important moment; critical juncture.
A frequently cited date is 1989, when the Berlin wall was dismantled. 1989 ushered in three important changes.
Marked the end of a bipolar world-marked the emergence of a unipolar world.
Marked the triumph of one model of political and economic development.
1989 was a gateway to globalization.
Globalization provided a new and distinctive lens for analyzing politics within and among countries.
The key question is that whether the global diffusion of investment, trade, production, and electronic communication technologies would promote a worldwide expansion of opportunity and enhance human development.
We have been forced to rethink the meaning of globalization
Since on September 11, 2001, when the Islamic terrorist group led by Osama Bin Laden launched deadly attacks on The World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The attacks created a new challenge, and produced a tragic and somber critical juncture following the brief post-cold war period.
Many countries have been attacked by terrorist before Sept. 11, 2001, including the U.S. This was different because of the amount of the scale-more than 3000 deaths.
9/11 was not an isolated event, soon followed attacks around the world. This led to be known as the Contemporary era.
In October, the U.S. attacked the Taliban regime in Afghanistan because that was where it was known for Osama Bin Laden-the leader of the attack on 9/11-to be hiding.
Globalization and Terrorism make the current era complex and fraught with uncertainties.
2008 is noteworthy because of a cascade of economic challenges.
Such as the price of crude oil on world markets reached $100 a barrel and $140 by the summer.
Gas at the pump cost over $4 a