This article in the Conversation barely scratches the surface of what needs to be a major geo-political project as we emerge from Covid. Stated simply, that the focus of globalization is largely wrong. While the flow of goods and services between nations should and can be simplified and accelerated, the primary drivers should be international cooperation aimed at strengthening human rights, improved living standards, supporting community life and the institutions focused on meeting human needs, and doing all of this in a way that protects our eco-systems. A big part of this will be global agreements to meet the sustainable development goals of the United Nations. In other words an agenda not just about climate targets, but human development targets as well, including huge reductions in income inequality. – David Thornley
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“Globalization is a multifaceted concept that describes the process of creating networks of connections around the world. It involves the interdependence of national economies and the integration of information, goods, labour and capital, to name a few. In recent years, globalization has been the subject of growing discontent and […]”
