Agree or disagree: Globalization is a positive force in today’s world

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense, but in my view, globalization is almost always a positive force in our world today. I hold this view for mainly three reasons.

First, globalization attracts foreign investment and improving infrastructure to many developing countries, which creates job opportunities. This, in turn, enhances people’s standard of living. This is why the UN Sustainable Development Goals have listed “economic development in developing countries” as one of their key challenges.

Next, globalization promotes stability in world politics by preventing economic blocs, which has caused many international conflicts in the past, costing many lives and assets. Globalization, under appropriate rules, can facilitate economic development and help solve global problems, such as environmental destruction, across the world.

In addition, some might argue that developing countries need protection due to their lack of competitiveness. In fact, however, no country practices complete free trade. Globalization has various stages, and each country can make proper choices based on their current economic situations. Therefore, several nations should carefully avoid negative impacts from rapid globalization.

In conclusion, I am convinced that globalization is a positive force in most situations based on the reasons mentioned above. (201 words)