The Geopolitics of Globalization The Consequences for Development

by Nayar, Baldev Raj

• ISBN13: 9780195693034
• ISBN10: 0195693035
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-15
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This book explores the various aspects of globalization, especially the role played by geopolitics in its contemporary structuring. It focuses on the role of the US as the hegemonic power along with its European allies. Together, these powers constitute the regime makers in the modern dayinternational system. The others in the system are to varying degrees simply regime takers. Needless to say the regime makers, particularly the US, determine the nature, scope and speed of globalization, and understanding their behaviour and its underlying determinants are crucial for the regimetakers. The study operates on an empirically vast canvas, first proceeding to theoretically inform on the nature of globalization and its effect on markets, hegemony, and concentration of economic and political power. It applies findings to the growth of the original Asian tigers, the SoutheastAsian nations, China, and the resulting and important influences on India and Pakistan.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of Tables

Globalization, Geopolitics, and Development

Globalization

The Advance of Globalization: From Shallow to Deep Integration

The Truncated Nature of Globalization

Geopolitics

Market and States: The Centrality of Geopolitics

The Geopolitical Reshaping of the Post-War World Economy

From Hegemony to Empire: The Diffusion and Concentration of Power

Development

Overcoming Truncatedness: Harnessing Globalization for Development

The Original Asian Tigers: Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea

The Southeast Asian Emulators

Chinas Economic Miracle

India: Subaltern Geopolitics and Economic Policy

Pakistan: Military Rule, Alliances, and Economic Performance

Summary and Conclusions

Bibliography

Index

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