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.

Turban Chaos

Matters come to a head for the Sikh community in Paris as schools enforce the ban on religious symbols
Ranvir Nayar
September 14, 2004

The Dark Side of Globalization

Trafficking and transborder crime to, through, and from Eastern Europe
Richard Gunde
May 26, 2004

A Transatlantic Divide

Different strategies in corporate reputation management across the pond
David Bowen
May 13, 2004

Skepticism Lingers over History Issue

Beijing promises Seoul that it will not stake a claim to Goguryeo in history textbooks
Seo Hyun-jin
August 24, 2004

Baby Perks for Parents

Policy to cost Singapore government more than $60 million a year
Daniel Buenas
August 24, 2004