Abstract
Globalization and deglobalization refers to the increase or decline of globalism. Globalism has two special characteristics (Keohane, R. and Nye, J. 2000): Globalization refers to the minimizing distance on a large scale. It can be contrasted with localization, nationalization, or rationalization. Globalization is accompanied by increasing gaps, between the rich and the poor countries. It does not imply homogenisation or equity (Keohane, R. and Nye, J. 2000). We can differentiate the dimensions according to the types of flown and perceptual connections that occur in spatially extensive networks:
