share Global Governance and the Division of Labor International institutions must support and maintain an environment that promotes prosperity, security and social justice in their members.Tags: developmentIMFinternational institutionsresponsibilityglobal bodiesRegions: Europe and Middle EastCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share The Ecology of Cities Increased urbanization and the growth of megacities are leading to a way of life that is harmful on many levels, argues Lester Brown, founder of Worldwatch.Tags: energymegacitiesurbanizationecologyCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share Fewer Babies Pose Difficult Challenges for Europe Europe has the world's oldest average population which is causing many European governments to worry about the long-term economic, social, and political impact. Tags: youthRussiaEuropepopulationdeclineFertilityolddemographicsRegions: Europe and Middle EastCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share Globalization - What Is To Be Done? The increasing reach of globalization to trade and productivity is forcing governments to come to grips with workers' rights.Tags: World BankglobalizationIMFNeoliberalismworker rightseconomic policyRegions: North AmericaCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share Nuclear Steps Undermine Peace Ideas of peace are threatened as the United States ignores former nuclear arms agreements, encouraging other nations to move in the same direction. Categories: General GlobalizationRegions: AsiaTags: nuclearnonproliferationCountries: IndiaUnited States Read more »
share The Disappearing Sky Recent events have exposed complex problems that are beginning to arise from humanity's sharing the atmosphere.Tags: globalizationskyouterspaceregulationspublic accessinternational propertyCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share City Growth Can Be 'A Force for Good' As more and more people move to cities leaders must prepare to deal with the negatives and positives associated with a new urban environment.Tags: developing countriesUnited Nationsmegacitiesurbanizationurban growthRegions: North AmericaCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share The Case for Universal Education Universal access to education is vital to the future health and well-being of our global society.Tags: educationdevelopmenthuman rightschildrenaccessrights of childrenCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share Polls Reveal Americans' Attitudes on US Role in the World WorldPublicOpinion.org summarizes a recently released report on American opinions of US foreign policy. Tags: US public opinionUS roleRegions: North AmericaCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share Who's to Blame for Brain Drain? "Brain drain" has a profound effect on developing countries as educated migrants choose to seek more profitable opportunites.Tags: Philippinesbrain drainCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share The Rising and Falling Power of Hydrocarbon States The oil card is good for only a few rounds in the long-term game of international diplomacy.Tags: oilVenezuelaChavezRussiapetroleumRegions: Europe and Middle EastCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share G8 - Much Talk, Too Few Results The 2007 G8 Summit could be considered a failure due to its negligible accomplishments and its enormous security costs. Tags: G8G8 summitkyoto protocol2007HeiligendammRegions: Europe and Middle EastCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share The Double Edge of Globalization Intensified international trading affects the environment but also raises global awareness.Tags: globalizationenvironmentclimate changedeforestationRegions: South AmericaCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share African Union Holds G8 to Account The African Union is doubtful that the pledges made by members of the G8 countries will be implemented on time. Tags: AfricaG8African UnionRegions: AfricaCategories: General Globalization Read more »
share Megacities, Mega Dreams for a Connected World Cities such as Bombay present many strange paradoxes, linking challenge with opportunity. Categories: General GlobalizationTopics: MigrationTags: povertymegacitiesBombayRegions: AsiaCountries: India Read more »