The differences between globalizing and localizing forces give rise to contrary conceptions of territoriality;the historic alliance of free market, social welfare and democracy will further collapse.

• 全球化进程中国家边界的模糊与地方力量的加强,以及经济自由、社会福利国家与民主制度之历史联盟的进一步瓦解,构成了国家的新处境。