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Trade liberalization influences national policy-making by requiring governments to reduce tariffs and trade barriers, often leading to increased competition within domestic markets and the necessity for new trade agreements.

Global educational benchmarks such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) can lead governments to reform their national education systems to improve competitiveness and alignment with global standards.

International human rights conventions influence national policy by requiring states to ratify and implement policies that uphold the agreed-upon standards, impacting judiciary, law enforcement, and social services.

Cultural homogenization may lead to national policy decisions that aim to protect indigenous cultures and local businesses from being overshadowed by prevalent global cultures and multinational chains.

MNCs can affect national policies as governments often create incentives to attract foreign investment, which can lead to deregulation and changes in labor and tax laws to accommodate these large global entities.

The global digital divide can shape national policies by motivating governments to invest in infrastructure and education to improve access to information technology so as not to be left behind in the digital era.

Global agreements on intellectual property rights (IPR) require countries to adjust their national laws to protect patents and copyrights in line with international standards, impacting businesses and cultural exchange.

Global environmental agreements influence national policymaking by setting international standards that signatory countries must incorporate into their domestic environmental regulations.

Policies of IMF can compel countries to implement specific economic reforms, such as austerity measures, in order to qualify for loans, which can significantly influence the financial and social policies of borrowing nations.