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.

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With no end to civil war in sight, temporary camps are inhumane
Martin Chulov, Harriet Grant
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Changes to Chinese university entrance exam may favor urban students
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Japan Minister Follows Abe to War Shrine, Pouring Salt on Wound for China

The visits erode regional trust and respect
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The Great War’s Ominous Echoes

The start of the 20th century was an era of rapid globalization, too
Margaret MacMillan
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Rethinking Foreign Aid

The most sustainable programs are public and trust locals
Paul Farmer
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