IRLS 402 American Public University Systems The Demise of the State Paper While some IR scholars believe that globalization is leading to the erosion of th
IRLS 402 American Public University Systems The Demise of the State Paper While some IR scholars believe that globalization is leading to the erosion of the state, others believe that the nation –state will continue to remain the most important actors in the international system. Which argument do you find convincing? Why? Regardless of your answer, what do you believe is the most important challenge that globalization poses to the role of the nation-state today?
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Resources
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