According to the readings and learning materials, some observers interpret our current era of globalization as characterized by global governance. They argue that state sovereignty has been largely eclipsed by the collective power of intergovernmental organizations, international economic institutions, transnational corporations, and non-governmental organizations. In the context of the war in Israel and Palestine, consider the global response to this crisis and reflect on the validity of this interpretation. To what extent are we currently living in an era of global governance? Do individual states retain sovereignty? Are all states equally independent? Would a 'real' world government be preferable in the face of this kind of crisis? Why or why not? Finally, What is the role of ordinary people protesting in the context of global governance?