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.

Al Jazeera to Take on CNN, BBC in English

Al Jazeera maintains competition with world news services by pushing into the English language market.
November 3, 2002

China Eases Limits on Foreign Media for 2008 Olympics

With fewer restrictions, journalists may have new frontiers to explore in China
Mei Fong
December 11, 2006

No More Fanaticism as Usual

Muslims the world over should stand up for tolerance
Salman Rushdie
November 27, 2002

Tragic Mistake

Saudi newspaper blames “half-witted” Nigerian government for religious violence.
November 24, 2002

100 Die in Nigerian Riot over Miss World Article

The Miss World pageant has triggered religious violence in Nigeria.
November 22, 2002