It is not a new phenomenon—globalization has progressed throughout the course of recorded history, although not in a steady or linear fashion. In fact, there are no successful cases of fast-growing ...

Globalization is the big story of our era. It is shaping not just economies, but societies, polities, and international relations. Many assume it is also, for good or ill, an unstoppable force.

The world as we know it is a product of globalization — and this era of globalization might be coming to a close.