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College of Staten Island Globalization as a New Phenomenon Discussion

 

I’m working on a geography question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

a) According to Keohane and Nye, what makes contemporary globalization a “new” phenomenon from interdependence or globalism? In your response, include specific quotation/s and page number/s from the article to support your answer.

b) Based on the excerpts of the documentary film Life and Debt,  describe and examine the “power relationship” between between Jamaica and international banks, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF)or World Bank (WB), which are led by wealthier countries especially the United States and those of Western Europe. Who loses and who wins under globalization? Use specific examples from the film and include specific quotation/s and page number/s from Keohane and Nye’s article to support your answer.