While globalization, dear Dariusz Prokopowicz , presents significant opportunities for growth and development, its negative impacts, particularly in terms of inequality, job losses, and cultural dilution, remain serious concerns. International trade wars can curtail the momentum of globalisation, emphasizing the importance of cooperative trade policies that maximize the benefits of economic integration while addressing its drawbacks. Ultimately, striking a balance between embracing globalization's potential while safeguarding local economies and cultures is crucial for sustainable development in the contemporary world.

International trade wars, marked by tariffs and trade barriers, can significantly hinder globalisation. They disrupt supply chains, reduce international trade volume, escalate tensions through retaliation, lead to shifts in economic alliances, and increase consumer prices, all of which can slow economic growth.

Great question,

I think globalization (together with the smartphone cultural revolution) has already led to a neo-medieval time - and i have arguments below. Those effects you side are the effects of pre-globalization which means your analysis is still using a non updated framework and you should mention the new effects as well.

If we start with the smartphone revolution, where people confuse reality with the cloud i.e. if they don't take a selfie they believe the event did not actually occur, tourism has become a necessary part of life not a miscellaneous one (and thus the parts of our life that are necessary have taken a miscellaneous nature and this leads to existential confussion).

Now globalization per se, although not in principle a bad think, has stirred social and economic problems: 25% of population is in an inert state non working but taking benefits (data from Chile, USA, Cyprus, Greece, England etc confirm this) which is a medieval artifact.

People are prone to unnecessary wars and territorial obsessions, people are after leaderism and low lever cultural and human spirit pursuits like overrating fashion, skin artifacts i.e. tattoues and undermining intellectuality and role of civilized politics - another medieval artifact.

Excellent response P. P. Afxenti Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, including investment in education and retraining programs, stronger social safety nets that encourage workforce reintegration, and policies aimed at reducing inequality and promoting sustainable economic opportunities. The goal should be to harness the benefits of globalization while addressing its shortcomings to create a more inclusive society.

Dear Researchers, Scientists, Friends,

The question, "Despite its many advantages, can globalization also lead to negative consequences such as increased inequality between countries, job losses in developed countries, and pressure on local cultures? What are the positive and negative effects of economic globalization? To what extent can international trade wars, conducted by raising tariff barriers and imposing sanctions on the cross-border flow of goods, technology, raw materials, and other factors of production, limit the scale of economic globalization?" still strikes me as extremely relevant and crucial for understanding the complex dynamics of the contemporary world, and further, in-depth analysis of its multidimensional aspects is essential. From my research and observations to date, it is clear that while globalization generates significant benefits on a global scale, it also poses significant challenges and potential negative consequences for individual countries, regions, and social groups. The relevance of this question is constantly reinforced by trends observed in recent years, such as escalating trade wars, deglobalization tendencies, and attempts to reconfigure global supply chains after the COVID-19 pandemic, which undermines previous assumptions about a continuous and unlimited process of globalization. In the future, it will be crucial to investigate how these new phenomena affect the scale and nature of the negative effects of globalization, what mechanisms can mitigate these negative consequences, and what models of international cooperation can promote a more just and sustainable model of globalization. New research areas could include analyzing the impact of automation and new technologies on the relocation of production, evaluating the effectiveness of protectionist policies in the context of global value chains, and examining the role of culture and national identity in resistance to the homogenizing tendencies of globalization. The determinants shaping these processes are undoubtedly the trade and investment policies of states, the strategies of transnational corporations, the level of technological development, the structure of labor markets, as well as the dynamics of social movements and public opinion. I would like to thank all researchers and scientists for their past contributions to this important discussion. I am open to any scientific collaboration that could contribute to a fuller understanding of these complex relationships and the development of strategies to minimize the negative effects of globalization. I encourage the continuation of this extremely important debate.

I invite you to discuss this issue and to engage in scientific cooperation,

Best wishes,

Dariusz Prokopowicz