World issues Words

Globalization

The increasing interconnectedness of people, economies, cultures and governments across the world.

Globalization

Events or decisions in one country affect others, like global supply chains, social media or climate change.

Power

The ability to influence or control the behavior of people, groups or states.

Power

Can be political, economic, military or cultural, and determines who sets rules and who follows them.

Inequality

Unequal distribution of resources, opportunities or rights among people or groups.

Inequality

Appears as income gaps, social divisions such as gender or race, or political exclusion, and often fuels conflict.

Conflict

A serious disagreement or struggle between individuals, groups or states.

Conflict

Can be violent, like wars or terrorism, or non-violent, like trade disputes or protests, often driven by power struggles or inequality.

Governance

The systems and processes through which decisions are made and authority is exercised.

Governance

Includes governments, international bodies like the UN or EU, corporations and NGOs that manage issues across borders.

Acceleration

The speeding up of global processes such as communication, trade and technology.

Acceleration

Intensifies globalization, as news, supply chains and social change spread more quickly than ever.