Is the Nation State Increasingly Irrelevant in the Context of Globalization

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The State and Globalization: Proponents of globalization argue that the nation state is increasingly irrelevant. This 9 page paper discusses this view in the context of the environment and environmental legislation, regulation and protection. The paper considers the role of the UN and the power is has gained over the years and the impact on countries such as Australia finally ratified the Kyoto protocol in 2007 and what this may mean for businesses and society as a whole in the future. The bibliography cites 15 sources.