The Synergistic Effect of Globalization and Its Impact on the Radicalization of Youth

The purpose of this study was to study the synergistic effect of globalization, which led to the emergence and spread of radicalism in the youth environment, which is expressed in both conscious and unconscious extremes in views and actions. Society faced a serious risk of destructive ideologies, especially in the youth environment, since it is it that constitutes the demographic group most susceptible to radical sentiments. The tasks of the study are to analyze the causes of the emergence and spread of radicalism in the youth environment. In our study, we tried to uncover the essential aspects of globalization processes that covered all spheres of human life. As a result, the world has experienced a crisis that has resulted in socio-economic, political, economic, demographic, environmental and humanitarian problems. Revealing the essence of the concept of "radicalization," we highlighted its multidimensional nature, which is expressed in the individual's acceptance of extremist political, social or religious ideals and their promotion by violent methods. We also considered the problem of radicalism through the lens of globalization, which began its evolution under the influence of three main factors: geopolitical, socio-economic and ideological. Conclusions: We found that the synergistic effect of globalization was manifested in the radicalization of youth and led to the creation of a mega-society and global networks over barriers and borders. The integration of world space and the erosion of national and cultural borders took a negative color, when any informal current and subculture found a way out in the manifestation of radical sentiments among young people, who, as the object of state interests, strategic personnel and labor resources, are most affected by opposition and destructive forces.

ideology, radicalism, youth, globalization, crisis