Deglobalization Literature and Where the World Is Currently

Abstract

The global political environment associated with the era of globalization was less stringent than previous environments where sovereignty and autonomy were key concepts to the perpetuation of civilization. The era of digital globalization saw the diminishing of the State as the key political actor in international politics while borders (and ideas such as sovereignty and autonomy) become more porous and blurred. This chapter explores the global ‘uncoupling' occurring, which is leading to a new world order.