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Entries from May 2003

Globalisation goodies and baddies

May 28th, 2003 · No Comments

Globalisation is often depicted as a drama in which the goodies (Africa and the rest of the developing world) are pitted against the baddies (the West). Is this a useful understanding of globalisation? Discuss this with particular reference to South Africa’s place and role in the world since 1994. Have we or […]

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Tags: Politics

Globalisation and development

May 5th, 2003 · No Comments

“… globalization can create as many solutions and opportunities as it can problems …” (Thomas Friedman). But can globalisation lead to development? Discuss.

Globalisation, according to Thabo Mbeki, is like the weather, we are just going to have to live with it. Globalisation is now completely part of our lives, no […]

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Tags: International Relations