globalization

French Barkhane force soldiers who wrapped up a four-month tour of duty in the Sahel board a US Air Force C130 transport plane, leave their base in Gao, Mali, Wednesday June 9, 2021.
Critical State
Trust the process: Part II
Pakistanis shops in a weekly pet market in Lahore, Pakistan, Nov. 13, 2022.
Lifestyle
As Earth surpasses 8 billion people, ‘the planet can feed and sustain billions more,’ demographer says
Four people walk with their belongings outside. A woman wears a blue scarf on her hair. A barefoot man carries a bag on his shoulder.
Climate and human security: Part I
A man, left, takes a photo of a colorful robot that is also working as waitstaff in a restaurant.
Technology
A new book suggests AI and robots will take jobs — but make the world better
Women's March in Oakland, CA on 1-21-17  drew more than 60,000 people
Make America Kind Again
Full Episode
'Age of Acceleration'
Books
A new book explores how to survive the ‘Age of Accelerations’
US President Barack Obama boards Air Force One after a refueling stop in Lajes Air Base in the Azores, Portugal, on his way to Peru.
Global Politics
Obama faces tough questions about Trump on his last foreign trip
A Donald Trump supporter outside a rally at the Dayton International Airport in Dayton, Ohio.
Economics
Trump vows to ‘break’ NAFTA, but many workers may owe their jobs to free trade
Ari Páll Kristinsson is in charge of language planning at the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, the Icelandic government's language research agency.
Culture
Will Icelanders one day ditch their language for English?
An illustration from an 18th century history of the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards.
Environment
How disease and genocide marked the start of the ‘human age’
John D. Bassett III re-opening a vacant furniture factory in 2012.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Here’s how an American furniture maker battled globalization, for his employees
John D. Bassett III re-opening a vacant furniture factory in 2012.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Here’s how an American furniture maker battled globalization, for his employees
Alec Ross
Digital Diplomacy and Global Economy
Full Episode
Lifestyle & Belief
I never expected sticker shock in New Delhi
Shi Zhi's English name is Yes, as his T-shirt proclaims.
Arts, Culture & Media
‘Hello, my name is Yes,’ and other English names in China
Shi Zhi's English name is Yes, as his T-shirt proclaims.
Arts, Culture & Media
‘Hello, my name is Yes,’ and other English names in China
McDonald's
Business, Economics and Jobs
Australian Town not Happy about New McDonald’s
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and his French counterpart Laurent Fabius attend a news conference in Moscow on September 17, 2013. (Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov)
Arts, Culture & Media
US and Russia Search for Elusive Agreement on Diplomatic Solution in Syria
Global Politics
U.S. H1-B visa program may help companies outsource, offshore jobs
Syria signals its acceptance of U.N.-backed six-step proposal to end violence
Food prices and the global economy
Food prices causing global instability
Conflict & Justice
Citizen of the World: Garry Davis Dies at 91
What Does the Average McDonald’s Customer Look Like?
Conflict & Justice
Rapid Urbanization Partly to Blame for Violence Against Women in India
Business, Economics and Jobs
McDonald’s New Twist in Asia: Vegetarian-only Cuisine
Global Politics
Syria Anti-Violence Resolution Adopted by UN General Assembly
Conflict & Justice
Hunger in Syria: Millions Need Aid
Global Politics
Investigating the Houla Massacre in Syria
Global Politics
Accusations, Continuing Clashes, Leave Little Room for Trust in Syria or Sustainable Ceasefire
Conflict & Justice
Syria Crisis: Violence Continues in Idlib Province Despite Truce
Syria to Enact Kofi Annan’s 6-Point Peace Plan
Top of the Hour: Afghanistan Pays Close Attention to Bales Judicial Proceedings, Morning Headlines
Top of the Hour: Russia to Support an End to Hostilities in Syria, Morning Headlines
Russia to Support Annan’s Stand Against Syrian Violence
Iowa: Globalization & Immigration
Listener Letters
Blue Jeans, Blue Water
McBlogger Speaks Out
Blue Jeans, Blue Water
Bolivia’s War On Globalization
CAFTA
Straw Bale Homes
Kofi Speaks
Globalization and Agriculture
Protesting Globalization
Studio 360 – Episode 846 – Made in China – Soft Power
Business, Economics and Jobs
Productivity peaks when gender gap narrows, says World Economic Forum
Conflict & Justice
McDonald’s Vs. McCurry’s
Conflict & Justice
No peace in Kenya
Global Politics
Meeting tackles cybercrime
Environment
Young China: Search for meaning, Aging population, Tradition and innovation
Kenyan leaders come together