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Sep 23, 2012 — The automaker, a symbol of Italy's industrial revolution and the country's biggest employer, had threatened to shut down its operations. It's part of a wider problem: A decade of globalization and three years of the euro crisis have accelerated Italy's industrial decay.
Mar 14, 2012 — Far right politician Marine Le Pen is officially in the French presidential race after getting the required 500 mayors' signatures to appear on the ballot. She launched her campaign in a small town in the north of France, a poor region where many see globalization and immigration as France's biggest problems.
Aug 8, 2011 — With Hollywood movies dubbed over in Spanish and steadfast trade with Latin America, Spaniards haven't needed to be bilingual until now. Globalization and a recession have sparked a run on language classes in Spain. But it's not English proficiency they're after. German academies are seeing a surge in enrollment, as Spaniards look northward for jobs in Europe's strongest economy.
Aug 3, 2011 — As globalization pushes cultures closer together, how will humanity respond? Will we finally achieve that techno-driven utopia of oneness that futurists have long promised? Or will our tribal natures rage?
Some Globalization Links
Pro-globalization:
World Bank
World
Trade Organization
Official
website of the G20 nations
Official
website of the Free Trade Area of the Americas
Cato
Institute's Center for Trade Policy Studies
Anti-globalization:
Global Democracy Ottawa
Public Citizen's
Global Trade Watch
Global
Exchange
Economic Policy
Institute
Council of
Canadians
Fair
Trade Federation
Special Reports
Photo Audio EssayGlobalization: The Borders of Trade
David Sommerstein was on the streets of Ottawa to ask demonstrators how the anti-globalization movement has changed since September 11.
Audio SlideshowFree Trade Protests at the Border (Real)
The Free Trade Area of the Americas pact is drawing protestors to talks in Montreal. Crossing the border proved to be difficult for many.
Mohawk Tribal Council Seeks to Insure Non-violent Crossing
Apr 12, 2001 — The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is hoping to insure a non-violent crossing as activists head into Canada at the Cornwall next Thursday. Mohawks from both sides of the border have promised to escort people headed to the FTAA talks across the international bridge from Cornwall Island. But the tribal council hopes the action will stop at a symbolic show of solidarity. Yesterday, council announced it's taking a zero-tolerance stand against rumored blockades or other confrontations. Jody Tosti reports. Go to full article
Free Trade Opponents Try to Enter Canada
Apr 06, 2001 — Opponents of free trade talks in Quebec City this month will try to cross into Canada at Cornwall next week, escorted by Mohawks from Akwesasne. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Independent Media Center in Burlington
Apr 06, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Ryan White, an organizer of an independent media center in Burlington--an outgrowth of the upcoming free trade protests. Go to full article
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