Geography A-Level
The Westphalian State System vs. Globalisation
What The Westphalian State System vs. Globalisation means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of The Westphalian State System vs. Globalisation
The conflict between traditional fixed borders and the supra-national flows of capital, people, and information that challenge national identity.
Topics that use The Westphalian State System vs. Globalisation
- Migration, Identity and Sovereignty (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using The Westphalian State System vs. Globalisation in the exam
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