TOFEDU: The Future of Education Journal
Vol 5 No 3 (2026)

Globalization and Sustainable Development in the International Economy: An Analysis of Opportunities and Challenges in Achieving the SDGs

Khairani Alawiyah Matondang (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Aisyah Ramadani (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Najwa Aulia Nst (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Reva Nurputi siahaan (Universitas Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Oct 2026

Abstract

Globalization has strengthened economic integration among countries through trade, investment, technology, and international cooperation, which can support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while also creating economic, social, and environmental challenges. This study aims to analyze the opportunities and challenges of globalization for sustainable development from an international economics perspective. The study uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method based on relevant journal articles and publications. The results show that globalization creates opportunities through market expansion, investment, technology transfer, and international cooperation, but also presents challenges such as inequality, economic dependence, environmental pressures, and technological gaps. Therefore, achieving the SDGs requires the management of economic openness in a way that balances economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection.

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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TOFEDU Journal is a scientific journal related to research results, conceptual studies, critical/comprehensive studies in the field of education. The results of the work of the researchers are expected to make a positive contribution in the field of education in order to achieve equitable, inclusive ...