Alejandro Mendoza / Alexis Gonzalez
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The book analyzes the evolution of globalization from the Silk Roads to the current wave of reglobalization. Chapter I explains the fundamentals: Bretton Woods, the ICT revolution, intermodal containers, and global value chains. Hyperglobalization (1989-2020) integrated China and emerging economies but generated inequalities. Chapter II highlights the paradox: Milanovic’s Elephant Curve reveals winners (Asia, the global top 1%) and losers (the Western middle class). Deindustrialization, Rodrik’s trilemma, Brexit, Trump, and the 2008-2020 crisis sparked a backlash against neoliberalism. Chapter III describes reglobalization: from 'just-in-time' to 'just-in-case.' Nearshoring in Mexico, friendshoring, the European CBAM, ESG criteria, de-dollarization with BRICS+, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Conclusion: Globalization is not inevitable; the new era prioritizes resilience, sustainability, and sovereignty over pure efficiency.