Are wars the effect of globalization, or the "trigger" to globalization?

Answer 1

Well, wars have been around much longer than the concept or possibility of globalization has been, so I would argue that other causes can result in war besides globalization (not ruling out that globalization can be a cause, but it certainly isn't "the" cause).

Similarly, I think wars can cause countries to tend toward globalization, but I think there are many other causes as well (desire for an improved economy, etc.)

So, while I think one can cause a tendency towards the other, I don't feel there is a direct correlation between the two.

Answer 2

Neither.

Human beings have been fighting & killing each other in organized groups for at least 10,000 years, long before people even knew that they lived on a "globe", which means it is impossible for war to be an effect (or consequence) of globalization; it also makes it highly unlikely that they are a "trigger" of globalization...

The driving force behind globalization are our rapidly improving technologies, particularly in the area of communications.

Answer 3

“[Globalization] came together in the late 1980s and replaced the previous international system, the cold war system, which had reigned since the end of World War II.” Wars are not effects of globalization because globalization is relatively new.

Every war fought has either been about religion, land, or some sort of resource on the land.

Answer 4

No. But it has been a catastrophe for some people. Globalization is here to stay. We are in better shape then a lot of the world. We produce more food than we use, We are the worlds finance, technology and information service center. Without globalization we would have no markets for our food, technology or services and everything we buy would be much more expensive. Even with the job losses as a result of globalization, the US workforce is larger with the unemployment rate lower than almost anytime in our history. Globalization may have cost you or your friend their job, but it has opened up far more opportunities for others. And even if it were not worth it in your opinion, there is no stopping it.

Answer 5

this is passably the best question I've seen on here in a while.
I believe it's the trigger that will cause Marshall law and inevitably "Globalization" through fear of false terrorism by Governments, Terrorism is real but when someone else is blamed for actions not done by them,,,this is "CREATING CHAOS TO CAUSE ORDER"
and We can not stand for this any longer, it has been going on throughout history just do a little research and you'll see the facts,,,our lemming masters (the media) as well as our governments have an agenda that is not the same as ours I'm sure.

Answer 6

Neither, wars are the result of one group wanting what another group has. From street gangs fighting over turf to Empires fighting over continents, it all comes down to the same thing. All globalization does is allow the wars to be bigger in scope and effect more people.

Answer 7

Neither, it is a response to terrorist and terrorism. All countries that have a respectable government have something to lose if they do not fix this major issue.

Answer 8

Probably the trigger....

Answer 9

No, they can be an excuse for the other and used interchangeably.