Globalization wields powerful influence over societies and cultures. Business travelers and tourists both observe and distribute new ideas. New ideas, interactions, foods and products are tried, then embraced or discarded. With the internet or satellite television, films, publications, photographs, news reports and cartoons can travel instantly, entertaining or angering audiences around the globe. With social media like Facebook or Twitter, individuals offer news and own instant pronouncements on trends. Whether slowly through immigration or immediately online, these connections bring about some convergence of norms on fashion to human rights while also provoking challenges from traditionalists. A global society has emerged, and it’s tightly linked.

The Indian Exception

Bureaucratic food programs do not teach new habits that could reduce malnutrition rates
April 12, 2011

India Graduates Millions, But Too Few Are Fit to Hire

Huge youthful population is poorly prepared for work
Geeta Anand
April 8, 2011

Fighting Imported Corruption

To stem tax losses, governments could track overseas assets of their citizens
Devesh Kapur, Arvind Subramanian
April 5, 2011

Visa Curbs Will Cut Overseas Students by 80,000, Says Theresa May

Tough British stance on immigration will most affect university campuses
Alan Travis
March 29, 2011

China Considers Relaxing One-Child Policy

China is confident about controlling a baby boom
Tania Branigan
March 24, 2011