New Globalization vs. Anti-Globalization: Current Challenges in International Political Economy

Dear Colleagues,

I cordially invite you to contribute to the upcoming Special Issue of Societies, entitled "New Globalization vs. Anti-Globalization: Current Challenges in International Political Economy". As we know, globalization is a complex, constantly evolving phenomenon with significant economic, political, and social ramifications. This Special Issue seeks to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization, with a particular focus on the tensions between different perspectives.

I encourage submissions that examine the impact of globalization on various issues, including economic development, transnational corporations, inequality, governance, civil society, and the benefits of globalization for developing economies. I believe that both the liberal approach to globalization, which emphasizes the importance of free trade, investment, and innovation in promoting economic growth and development, and the anti-globalization perspective, which argues that globalization has contributed to the underdevelopment of certain regions and increased inequality, are important perspectives to consider. The new globalization represents a synthesis of these perspectives, recognizing that globalization has both positive and negative consequences.

Multidisciplinary approaches are welcome, and I encourage contributions from scholars in different fields. The dynamics of entrepreneurship and innovation are important factors in understanding the impact of globalization on developing economies, and the hegemonic stability theory suggests that a dominant economic power is necessary to maintain global stability and facilitate economic growth.

Some of the themes I am interested in exploring include the impact of the new globalization and different perspectives on economic development, as well as the role of transnational corporations in shaping globalization and promoting policies and values. I also aim to investigate the relationship between globalization and inequality, including the impacts of globalization on income distribution and labor rights. The impact of globalization on state sovereignty and national economic policies, and the ways in which different perspectives address these challenges, are also important themes I will explore.

Theoretical perspectives on globalization that examine the rules, norms, and institutions that shape economic activity are critical to understanding the effects of globalization. Additionally, I will investigate the role of new technologies and the fourth industrial revolution in shaping globalization and the challenges faced by different perspectives in promoting alternative visions of globalization. Finally, the new role of civil society in shaping globalization is another important theme to be explored.

I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Dimos Chatzinikolaou, Ph.D. (c), for his exceptional editorial assistance. He is an outstanding young researcher with brilliant prospects, high level of professionalism and scientific competence.

I encourage you to review the cited works in the call for submissions to gain a deeper understanding of the issues we are interested in. In this Special Issue, contributions should be in one of the three categories of papers (article, conceptual paper, or review) of the journal and address the topic of the Special Issue.

I eagerly anticipate receiving your contributions and the opportunity to engage with the rich and diverse perspectives that will be presented in this Special Issue.

Sincerely,

Dr. Charis Michael Vlados
Guest Editor

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Vlados, Ch. (2019). The Phases of the Postwar Evolution of Capitalism: The Transition from the Current Crisis into a New Worldwide Developmental Trajectory. Perspectives on Global Development and Technology, 18(4), 457–488. https://doi.org/10.1163/15691497-12341528

Vlados, Ch., & Chatzinikolaou, D. (2021). Mutations of the Emerging New Globalization in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Beyond Rodrik’s Trilemma. Territory, Politics, Governance, 10(6), 855–875. https://doi.org/10.1080/21622671.2021.1954081

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