Question

Changing nature of nation state in the context of globalisation

Answer 1

The role of the nation-state in globalization is a complex one in part due to the varying definitions and shifting concepts of globalization. While it has been defined in many ways, globalization is generally recognized as the fading or complete disappearance of economic, social and cultural borders between nation-states. Some scholars have theorized that nation-states, which are inherently divided by physical and economic boundaries, will be less relevant in a globalized world.

Answer 2

Globalization in the context of the nature of the nation-state is as follows.

• Globalization has made a massive change in the functions of the state
• In this era of globalization, many changes have taken place amongst which include the following.
• Decreased economic activities of states.
• Decrease in the role of the state in the international Economy.
• The decline of state sovereignty.
• Growing people's opposition to their respective states.
• The Reduced importance of Military power of the states.
• Increasing Role of international Conventions and Treaties and more