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.

Academic Boycotts Alone Are of Little Use

Supporters of the Israeli academic boycotts can learn from the boycott organized against South African apartheid
Mark Klusener
July 20, 2007

Iraq Finds Unity on the Global Soccer Field

Sportsmanship can transcend religious differences
Ahmad Fadam
July 21, 2007

Chinese Media Star Gives Starbucks a Jolt

A blogger leads the charge in forcing Starbucks to close a store in a prime Chinese location
Mitchell Landsberg
July 19, 2007

Khomeini's Children

Young Iranians support economic reforms – and only the West can disrupt the anticipated natural regime change
August 3, 2007

How to Deal With a Falling Population

Adjustments must be made in programs that depend on growth
August 9, 2007