Debate abounds over whether globalization is good or bad for the self, the family, the nation, and the world. Some pessimists see increased interdependence as a terribly destructive trend, while optimists see a more diverse, better life for all. Some people argue that the world is no more globalized than it was in the waning days of the British Empire, but some see an information revolution that is unparalleled in history and widespread in its implications. The following articles have been assembled to shed light on these and other related issues.

What Is an 'American' Car? Matthew J. Slaughter The Wall Street Journal, 8 May 2009 “Buy American” has no meaning in a globalized supply chain

Two Views on the Cause of the Global Crisis – Part II Ashok Bardhan YaleGlobal, 6 May 2009 The twin excesses – financialization and globalization – caused the crash

Has Globalization Made Us More Catastrophe-Prone? Andrew Marshal Reuters, 5 May 2009 Globalization has brought greater risks to the economy, but also the solution to mitigate such risks

Swine Flu: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Outbreak Bryan Walsh Time Magazine, 27 April 2009 Causes and consequences of the swine flu are a result of globalization

Globalization Disrupted Nayan Chanda Businessworld, 17 March 2009 Despite a few kinks, the global supply chain still propels efficiency and trade

Hollywood Meets Bollywood as India's Movies Go Global Nandini Lakshman BusinessWeek, 24 February 2009 India and the US filmmakers eye each other's markets

Quiet Revolution: Can Globalization Help Women Out of Traditional Roles? Barbara Supp Spiegel Online, 11 February 2009 Impoverished women discover hope in a fast-changing world

Slumdog Paradox Sadanand Dhume YaleGlobal, 4 February 2009 Every city, every nation, has its riches and flaws – and globalization exposes them all

Obama Is the Key Example of Globalization Nury Vittachi The Jakarta Post, 29 January 2009 Ordinary people and products defy the rules that separate and constrain

"No Country, No Matter How Powerful…Can Control the Forces of Globalization on Its Own" Kofi A. Annan The Times, 27 January 2009 Inclusive global governance, cooperation and a new mindset are needed to resolve economic crisis and other problems

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