Describe and Evaluate the Effects of the Process of Globalization in the Middle East

Lewis and Harris (1992) defined globalization as "economic convergence and the diffusion of innovation" (p. 114). This definition implies that (a) the economic practices and motivations of different countries are going to become more similar to one another and (b) the advanced knowledge (innovation) is going to flow from the developed economies to the economies that are perceived to be less advanced. Lewis and Harris (1992), while advancing their arguments related to globalization, noted, however, that the p

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ed to be less advanced resists the process. This perception of globalization once was referred to as imperialism, which of course is a naughty word in the current era. As was true of imperialism, however, the perception of globalization in the current era assumes a one-way path for the diffusion of innovation. Closing the door to a two-way interaction for the diffusion of knowledge provides explanations for (a) the behaviors of some countries (perceived to be less advanced) when they resist globalization and (b) the unwillingness of developed economies to entertain the idea that they may be able to learn something of value through the participation in two-way traffic. Ehteshami (2007) noted that the Middle East is the locus of intense geopolitical competition in the current era. The United States of America has been and continues to be the principal hegemon (Hinnebusch, 2006). The premiere driver of this global competition for hegemony and influence in the region is oil. Many analysts, however, cite terrorist activities emanating from the region as the central driver. Initially, however, terrorism was a blowback against hegemonic attempts (real or perceived) by countries located outside of the region. The chief driver of
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