Fear Not Globalization

By: Joseph S. Nye Jr.

Joseph S. Nye Jr. is much against the people who protest against globalization. He debates that although many similarities have resulted in many countries over the years it is not the United States fault, nor is it because of us that the worlds of today have many similarities. He debates that although there is a correlation this does not mean there is causation. He points out that there are many cultural differences among these countries, it is that many only see the similarities. Yes there are large industries and cities, but this is only due to the mere fact that our world is evolving and revolutionizing. This is not because the United States is changing other countries. Nye argues that what if some other country had developed the computers and Internet, it still would have spread to other countries, other countries still would have developed into technological worlds.

Before reading this work it is asked "is globalization a force for good or bad? will it turn all nations, cultures, and peoples into reflections of each other?" I believe that no, everyone is keeping their own historical backgrounds and every country has their own culture and different ways of doing things. It seems as though every country has a McDonald's and yet at every McDonald's in different countries, different things are served. This may be minor and yet it means every culture is keeping their uniqueness. although every country may be revolutionizing it does not mean that we are becoming one mesh. The United States may mesh all of the cultures together but in many cases it is encouraged that we keep our traditions and our cultures alive so that not only can we be united but we can also teach us our own ways. Even if the world is globalizing it is not bad to learn from other countries achievements and mishaps. Although we are keeping our own culture and sharing new ideas and creations this does not mean that the United States needs to be blaimed or have fingers pointed at them for any negative that may come out of this. Every country is only educating other countries about their world and their ways.