Question

Would you consider that imperialism, the policy of extending a country's power ad influence through diplomacy or military force, is similar in any way to globalization, in terms of concepts, driving forces, activities, or net results?

Answer 1

Globalization lays down the principle of free trade among the countries, helps the developing/poor counties to grow their economies. Aids them helps in solving the poverty problems. It removes trade barriers while restraints on trade is abolished. Developed countries invest in the developing nations creating job opportunities for the poor people living in these nations. With globalization living standards tend to increase in developing nations. All these facts are opposite to the imperialism which subjugates the weaker nations, drains their wealth and makes their lives miserable. Hence in no way is globalization similar to imperialism in terms of concepts, driving forces, activities, or net results.