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Threats to national sovereignty (National character (Reasons for…
Threats to national sovereignty
Concept of national identity
Nationalism often a cause of conflict
Hyperglobalisation will reduce power of nationalism in future
Reinforced through education, sport and politics
National character
Nationalism inspires feelings of loyalty
Education, sport help to reinforce nationalism
Symbols & slogans help unite a nation
Reasons for variations in make up
Location relative to other borders
Depends on attitudes, religion & ethnic background
English countryside
Important for national myths, strong association with rural place
Iconic english music, sung at sporting events
Idyllic paintings of coutnryside
UK car industry
Used to be 2nd largest global manufacturer of cars
Japanese competition led to dwindling mass car production
The rebirth of Mini has been a success story for BMW, keeping the authenticity of the brand
Westernisation
Soft power of large global media and retail corporations
Guiding principles of TNCs is to build a market share on a worldwide scale
Inevitable that global identities will changed from globalisation
Impact of foreign investment on London
Battersea regeneration Malaysian costing $8 billion
85% of properties in London are bought by foreign owners
Property is seen as a safe investment with high returns
British culture of being sceptical is causing there to be many foreign investors
Impact of TATA on UK
Operates in 100 countries with 150 firms
In 2008, TATA bought Jaguar & Land Rover
Employs 15,000 people in UK,
Steel industry was a significant characteristics of national identity
Catalonia independence
In 1970s, enjoyed rapid economic growth
Barcelona is Europe's largest metropolitan area
Most economically dynamic communities
Tensions in Brazil
Hosting World Cup exposed serious divisions
$22 billion spent on infrastructure & stadiums
Triggered violent protests
Somalia - failed state
Collapsed into anarchy after military regime
New international gov been installed
Problem of terrorist groups