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Since the imposition of free market policies in the 1980s, globalization has come to represent an ideological battle between those who favor economic growth and deregulation through the growing power of multinational corporations, versus those who prefer a more sustainable and democratic approach to international development, socio-economic justice, and the securing of basic human rights and needs.

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Poverty Trap

Social unrest and violence in poor countries is not simply a result of racism, but stems from the inequality and dislocation caused by globalization, writes Alex Perry.

US, G-8 Immigration Affected by Rapid Economic Globalization

Managing international migration flows is a complex global challenge - and is set to fuel instability and extremism in the 21st century, argues Surya B. Prasai.

The Gospel of Consumption

If we want to save the Earth, we must also save ourselves from ourselves. We can start by sharing the work and the wealth. We may just find that there is plenty of both to go around, by Jeffrey Kaplan.

Spreading the Benefits of Globalisation: In Preventing the Big Backlash

Not only do small minorities have no share in the benefits of globalisation – the vast majority of people misses out. No serious observer will claim that globalisation, trade and international investment are not good for national economies in themselves.

Consumerism: Curses and Causes

US consumerism -- citizens driven excessively to buy goods and services and accumulate consumable wealth -- is cursed almost everywhere.

Globalization’s Tipping Point and Tibet

A growing confluence of events kicked off by Tibetan riots in March could end in disaster for the forces of global trade liberalization.

The States We Are Still In

There is much lamenting over the powerlessness of national governments. Yet these very governments are contributing fully to the elaboration and implementation of the new hegemonic political economy.

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