The Role Of Globalization In International Relations

In today’s fast moving world, there is an increased amount of interdependence among nation states. How countries deal with each other, and the roles of countries in the international arena is greatly influenced by globalization, because of this realities of international politics are always prone to change. One vital factor in international relations is the balance of power between states. Starting from the early 20th century the world experienced a multipolar and a bipolar international system. Meaning, that there was more than a single great power and no given nation-state was any more powerful than any other nation. After World War two, many of these major powers declined and the world was left United States and the Soviet Union. Starting

However, formation of international non-governmental organizations allows politics to take place above the state level. Like, trade and communication, political activities at a global level has helped the United States in maintaining their power. Important decisions concerning the whole world are made by such organizations like the United Nations, World Trade Organization, NATO, International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and several others. Most of these organizations were founded during the aftermath of World War 2 and United States played a major role in conception of these organizations. In addition to that, U.S is the main financer to several of these organizations as well allowing U.S to have a great influence on them. They are able push their agendas and do what is best for the U.S through many of these organizations. Several of these organizations work in line with U.S foreign policy. A lot of times, U.S is also able to avoid following and complying with international agreements and treaties made within these organizations. For example, U.S was one of the proponents of the treaty on non-proliferation of Nuclear weapons. However, they themselves have violated some terms of the treaty while forcing other signatories to abide by it. Moreover, U.S has violated several resolutions of the U.N without facing much consequences. But if it the same is done by another country, it does not go without consequences. This proves how influential U.S is within these organizations. Since, today’s world is globalized it is impossible for any country to be in complete isolation without dealing with any international organizations. Due to the structure and organization of the international system, all countries are forced to deal with them. Hence, indirectly through these organizations U.S able to achieve their goals and maintain their status as a global super