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Globality and Gaza paradox: an alternative perspective

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Within international relations, globality is examined as a comprehensive phenomenon, representing a borderless world shaped by technological and communicative interconnectedness. This interconnectedness foregrounds shared global challenges, including climate change, pandemics, terrorism and migration. Consequently, an increasing number of individuals identify as members of a single global community. A borderless world is often conceptualised as one in which war, atrocities, abuses of power against civilians and colonisation are eradicated. However, when we consider the situation in Gaza, where humanity is suffering and basic needs like food and water are unmet, it becomes clear that the promise of global unity is unfulfilled. This so-called globality, presented in the name of modernisation, capitalism and technology, often serves as another form of colonisation. The significant influence of multinational corporations,........

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