The Hexagonal Temptation - The Sovereignty to the test of Globalization

Thèmes abordés

France, sovereignty, european union, challenge, globalization, test

Résumé du document

As the title says explicitly, the essay discusses the evolution of national sovereignty against the phenomenon of economic openness and liberalization of trade commonly known as globalization. However, the fact that the internationalization of trade is a carrier of strong ideologies makes the debate more difficult. Sovereignty is the supreme authority over a territory. It therefore seems obvious to answer to the question of loss of national sovereignty against globalization positively.

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[...] Defense Policy 1945 to 1962: limited strategy (because of alliances). 1962: break thanks to the war in Algeria. France left NATO Militech strategy (gadget become a strategy) Nuclear issue. France is independant and sovereign. Its partners take French views into account Redefinition A redefinition of the role of the State and not a destruction EMU and the French Government Central element of the issue of sovereignty. Symbolic value (the confidence hit). But to coin money is the prerogative of the State. [...]

[...] This does not mean that states have lost theur sovereignty, but that part of its exercise is redefined. Conclusion The debate still remains Make your own opinion, turn the television off Globalization is smaller that we think and its more of a regionalization desired by the States. They remain fully in control of their public, economic, and defense policy. States have always the last word: Kyoto protocol European Pact for Stability and Growth On all core issues of national sovereignty: security, economic development model, strategic interests, states continue to behave in a conventional manner. [...]

[...] Living together? Identity? (debate on National Identity in France) European Integration Affects monetary policy defense (nuclear power) and budget elements limit national sovereignty: Common and unique monetary policy (EMU) ToA: transfer of juridiction over asylum ans immigration Common space policy (Schengen Treaty) European Court of Justice (ECJ) European Convention of HR and Fundamental Freedoms But The State retains a truly macroeconomic independance The French exception Public services (or state intervention). The goal is always to establish a single European market. Monopolies? [...]