[wolfcreek]

I drug this over from from another thread. from Globalpolicy.org (UN watchdog)

Globalization of Politics

Traditionally politics has been undertaken within national political systems. National governments have been ultimately responsible for maintaining the security and economic welfare of their citizens, as well as the protection of human rights and the environment within their borders. With global ecological changes, an ever more integrated global economy, and other global trends, political activity increasingly takes place at the global level.

Under globalization, politics can take place above the state through political integration schemes such as the European Union and through intergovernmental organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization. Political activity can also transcend national borders through global movements and NGOs. Civil society organizations act globaly by forming alliances with organizations in other countries, using global communications systems, and lobbying international organizations and other actors directly, instead of working through their national governments

[hedgetrimmer]

You read my mind. I saw that quote on another post and though it would be very appropriate to place here.

In fact, I might even put the emphasis here:

Under globalization, politics can take place above the state through political integration schemes such as the European Union and through intergovernmental organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization.

This is what is called loss of sovereignty. It is what all the 'regionalization' schemes are about.