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.

China-US Vie for World Approval

Global citizens view China’s rising economic power over the US as inevitable
Bruce Stokes
August 22, 2013

Iran’s Mounting Malaise

Inept policies, religious pressure add to poverty, poor health and cross-border challenges
Jamsheed K. Choksy
August 6, 2013

Low Fertility Rates – Just a Phase?

Government policies must adjust to sharp worldwide decline in fertility rates
Michael S. Teitelbaum, Jay Winter
July 9, 2013

Countries Globalized But Education Lagging

For global society, nations and education must stress cultural interactions for competitive edge
Dominic Sachsenmaier
June 18, 2013

Limits of Saudi Oil Power

Oil competition, dependence on immigrants, high unemployment put Saudi Arabia at risk
Fahad Nazer
May 30, 2013

The Promise of Africa

Young, vibrant African leadership rises despite many challenges
Ian Shapiro
May 23, 2013