The Transformation of Globalization: Exploring Deindustrialization and US-China Relations

Choose 2 of the 5, for each topic write 2.5 pages, with a combined total of 5 pages, MLA style, use sources and have a work cited page, use sources to back up claims such as new articles, journals etc
1)Deindustrialization :The age of globalization coincides with the US’s transition from an industrial/Fordist to a post-industrial/post-Fordist political economy. Why has this transformation taken place? What is the connection between globalization and deindustrialization? How has this transformation affected workers?
2. [US-China] Why have tensions between the US and China been on the rise in the past decade? Are these tensions accurately described as a “New Cold War”? What should we expect from the future of US-China relations? Why?
3. [Pandemic/Climate] Evaluate recent attempts at international cooperation on challenges like the COVID pandemic and/or climate change. Discuss the main obstacles to cooperation and evaluate attempts/proposals to overcome them.
4. [Multipolarity] We often hear today that the world is becoming increasingly multipolar. What does this mean, and what evidence is there? How should the US respond?
5. [The future of globalization] The last few decades of globalization have resulted in crises and discontent. Supposedly, new paradigms are emerging to address the perceived shortcomings of the neoliberal model of globalization. Consider whether neoliberal globalization is being replaced by something else. What do these “new paradigms” have in common? Are we witnessing “deglobalization”?