What Is Globalization? Understand Our Interconnected World | World101 CFR

We live in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. Globalization touches every part of our lives, from the products we buy to the food we eat to the ways we communicate with one another. Globalization is also tied to some of the other biggest issues we face in the modern era, including climate change, trade, and terrorism. Being intertwined with countries and markets all over the world has both benefits and downsides, so globalization has both proponents and detractors. No matter which side you’re on, globalization is simply a reality of modern life; therefore, it’s important to understand how it affects us and the choices we make. Learn more at: Subscribe to our channel for more videos that cover the issues, trends, and concepts you need to know to navigate our complicated world: World101 is a growing library of free educational resources that makes complex international relations and foreign policy issues accessible to learners both inside and outside of formal academic settings. For more videos, as well as interactive maps, infographics, quizzes, and online teaching resources, visit our website: CFR Education is an initiative within the Council on Foreign Relations that aims to make complex foreign policy and international issues accessible for high school and college students through its educational products: World101, Model Diplomacy, and Convene the Council. Visit our website: Follow us on social media: Facebook: Twitter: #teaching #globalization #world101 Download transcript: An Overview of