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.

In a World on the Move, a Tiny Land Strains to Cope

Migration is at record levels, yet so is the frustration of those who seek opportunities abroad
Jason DeParle
June 28, 2007

Networks Plan to Offer Front-Row View of War

CNN not the only US television network preparing for war
Charlie McCollum
March 18, 2003

Not Coming to a Theatre Near You…

In India, the story of Osama draws big crowds.
Phil Reeves
February 18, 2003

Top Chinese Varsities Take After US Colleges

Three top Chinese universities are modeling themselves after US colleges by giving their students more time to choose a major.
Jason Leow
March 11, 2003

Step Aside, L.A. and Bombay, for Nollywood

Hollywood gains second global apostle as rising popularity of Nigerian movie industry inspires trade.
Norimitsu Onishi
September 16, 2002