Technological change has deepened globalization and weakened the relevance of the nation-state.

Your written response must be grounded in a specific context, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the impact of Big Tech, the US-China trade war, or the Smart Nation initiative. *If you wish to use a different context, please consult your instructor before proceeding.

Your written response must have a clear position or argument, which must be supported by relevant evidence with proper citations. The essay must also engage with the concepts of globalization, technology, and the nation-state.

In 2019, Senator Elizabeth Warren arguing for the breaking up of Big Tech said: “Today’s big tech companies have too much power — too much power over our economy, our society, and our democracy. They’ve bulldozed competition, used our private information for profit, and tilted the playing field against everyone else. And in the process, they have hurt small businesses and stifled innovation.”

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