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.

How Russia Lost the Moon

To realize the potential of collective effort, egos must be left at the doorstep
Sergei Khrushchev
October 4, 2007

We're All Americans

Germans may decry American politics, but they embrace American culture all the same.
Alfons Kaiser
April 25, 2003

Saving the Remains

“Iraq's heritage has been looted and destroyed. Nevine El-Aref looks at Egypt's efforts to help restore and retrieve the treasures.”
Nevine El-Aref
April 24, 2003

Please Pass the Parma Ham

European Union pushes for international registry of geographical locations.
May 6, 2003

Google Urges UN to Set Global Internet Privacy Rules

Technology firms anticipate that privacy problems could dent consumer confidence and stall use of the internet
Bobbie Johnson
September 21, 2007