Problem: What are the primary drivers of globalization in the modern world? Globalization is primarily driven by a unified global government or authority that is directing the process. The primary drivers of globalization are a combination of falling barriers to trade, technological advancements in communication, and transportation. O Climate change is the primary driver of globalization because the extreme environmental conditions have forced countries to collaborate and globalize. Globalization is primarily driven by a single dominant country or a select group of powerful nations imposing their influence on the rest of the world.