Globalization and Nationalism: Contending Forces in World Politics

Abstract

Globalization is facing widespread condemnation at a time when worldwide crises ranging from climate change to pandemic policy increasingly demand a coordinated response. Rising nationalist, populist, and anti-globalization movements in many of the world's richest nations are placing great pressure on the international system pioneered by Western democracies following World War II. This special issue showcases new research on the sources and types of backlash. It also considers the consequences of this backlash for democracy, for international institutions and foreign policy. We aim to broaden the debate on the causes and consequences of rising populism and nationalism and offer unique perspectives on how and why the current international order is struggling to address the many global challenges in need of large-scale cooperative solutions.

Economic and Political Dynamics of Globalization: A Review of Continuity and Change in Research Focus

“…Globalization is also kind of the "weapon" for putting pressure on the labor market. Even in developed economies, the anti-globalization movements are trying to influence voters' mindsets with nationalist, populist, and antidemocratic ideologies (Bonifai et al, 2022). Globalization is related to ¨pressures on the fiscal systems; however, this does not necessarily imply that redistributive policy becomes unsustainable and may even increase the need for redistribution (Agrawal and Foremny, 2022).…”

External perceptions of the European Union in Israel—the role of norms and culture

“…While often described from this perspective as a unique entity, the EU is part of the liberal international order and normative considerations of the EU correspond with this order (Engelbrekt et al, 2020). However, the second trend is that the liberal international order itself is subject to intense challenge as seen in recent worldwide crises (Bonifai et al, 2022), with growing negative sentiments toward institutions that are part of this order (Bearce and Jolliff Scott, 2019). Public opinion about international institutions is politicized across many countries as part of their domestic debates and, consequently, and not surprisingly, increasing attention is being paid to the role of the mass public in the international relations literature (De Vries et al, 2021).…”

Criticism of the Liberal Theory of International Politics

“…The perception of legitimacy of international institutions is not solely driven by a state's voice but also by considerations of good governance [5]. Institutional reforms that prioritize good governance are more likely to be rewarded with greater legitimacy .…”