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Friedman divides globalization into three eras (1.0, 2.0, 3.0). Please briefly describe the main characteristics and driving forces of each of these three eras.
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8/18/2025
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Do the recent rise of trade protectionism and the wave of 'de-globalization' signify that the world is becoming 'rounder' or 'steeper'?
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8/18/2025
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According to Friedman, how should the United States respond to the challenges of a flattened world? What specific policy recommendations did he propose?
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8/18/2025
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For developing countries, is a flattening world an opportunity or a trap?
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8/18/2025
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Can They Continue to Serve as 'Global Connectors' in an Increasingly Fragmented Global Landscape?
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8/18/2025
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What is the relationship between Bordeaux, France and Yantai, China?
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8/18/2025
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What is the relationship between Friedman's 'Lexus and the Olive Tree' theory (the pursuit of prosperity versus the adherence to identity) and 'The World Is Flat'?
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8/18/2025
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Are data privacy and cybersecurity issues becoming new 'frictions' in globalization?
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8/18/2025
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If a country, like El Salvador, declares Bitcoin as legal tender, how would international institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank react? What are the implications for its international relations?
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8/18/2025
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Has Deterrence Theory become obsolete in the face of events like the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
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8/18/2025
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Does the "frictionless" global cooperation depicted in the book underestimate the resistance from nationalism, trade protectionism, and geopolitical conflicts?
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8/18/2025
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What is the "Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention"? Is it effective in the real world?
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8/18/2025
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Is Friedman's perspective overly 'America-centric'? Does he adequately consider the viewpoints of other countries and cultures?
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8/18/2025
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The Unifying Power of Football: In an increasingly divided world, is the World Cup the last remaining global event that unites nations in celebration, setting aside their differences? How significant is its 'soft power'?
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8/18/2025