The end of globalization?

Great Decisions 2021 | Topic 8

Is globalization really at an end, or in need of a refresh?

As the United States enters another election season, the merits and drawbacks of globalization are again being debated by the presidential candidates. With the passing of the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s America First doctrine, protectionist policies have become more prevalent, challenging globalization. What is globalization and how will it be affected by protectionist trade policies? How will the United States and the world be affected by such policies? Is globalization really at an end, or in need of a refresh?

Photo by MICHAEL MATHES/AFP/Getty Images

DOWNLOAD THE GLOSSARY

GLOBAL DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

2021 PRINTABLE BALLOT PDF

2021 PRINTABLE BALLOT LARGE TYPE PDF

2020 BALLOT RESULTS

WINTER UPDATE