Globalization debates I: TPP, identities, globalization pros and cons

Globalization pros and cons

Globalization has become one of the most interesting social, cultural and political phenomena of the last century. The global financial crisis and migration have make many people to raise their voices against globalization. Many claim that globalization is only favoring the elites and that middle and lower classes are suffering from the increase interconnectedness and the free flows of goods, services, capital and people. 

On The Best Debates we have selected some of the most interesting online debates on the topic of globalization and we hope that you join them. No matter if you are in favor or against globalization, it is always a good exercise to think about it and to discuss constructively with others who may not share the same views. 

TPP: Yes, please or no thanks?

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the most ambitious free trade agreements in history which has similarities with the TTIP between the US and EU. The TPP agreement is the successor of the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement or TPSEP signed by Singapore, New Zealand, Chile and Brunei in 2005. The US, Australia, Vietnam and Peru joined the negotiations in 2008, Malaysia in 2010, Canada and Mexico in 2012, and Japan in 2013. However, President Donald Trump is committed to bring the USA out of the TPP. Three days after arriving to the White House, he signed an executive order to start the process of disengagement. Do you think the TPP is a good idea? Is Trump right in this case? If you want to vote and find out what most people think about the TPP, click here.

American politics debates II: Trump agenda, political polarization and gun control

The state of American politics

We continue with our series of debates on American politics. The new incumbent to the White House has certainly generated much media attention. Some people are pleased with the "hyper activity" of Donald Trump and his executive orders. Other people are claiming that his decisions are extremely dangerous for the future of the US and world stability. Immigration, individual freedom, the environment, financial regulation, and international relations among other policy areas that are more likely going to be affected by Donald Trump's strategy.

On The Best Debates we want to invite you to join some of the online debates that mirror all these big public discussions and hope that you can constructively contribute to it. These are 3 of the more interesting:

• What issues should President Trump prioritize?

Donald Trump mentioned many different issues during the electoral campaign. Moreover, there are other big challenges that America will need to address sooner or later. This online poll and debate ask you to decide among a list of problems, which ones in your opinion should be prioritized by the Government such as: restoring middle-class purchase power and economic security, illegal immigration, gun crime, Islamic terrorism, instability and war in the Middle-East, climate change and environmental problems. Is you want to join the poll and debate on the major issues for the future of the USA, click here