The political impact of globalisation and liberalisation : evidence emerging from crisis states research
Putzel, J.
(2004).
The political impact of globalisation and liberalisation : evidence emerging from crisis states research.
(Crisis States Research Centre discussion papers 7).
Crisis States Research Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science.
(2004).
The political impact of globalisation and liberalisation : evidence emerging from crisis states research.
(Crisis States Research Centre discussion papers 7).
Crisis States Research Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Patterns of globalisation and liberalisation need to be examined in light of their political consequences, especially in the context of situations of state collapse and violent conflict. Champions of globalisation can be divided into two camps – the advocates of economic liberalisation and the promoters of global governance. They share a common scepticism of the state, which ignores both the developmental lessons of history and the perverse impact liberalisation has had on peace and security. While liberalisation has transformed the terrain of politics, privileging a form of semi-democracy, problems of violent conflict highlight the urgent need for the reconstitution of modern states in the developing world.