Question

To what extent has globalization fostered converging values and common interests among the world’s peoples? In what ways has it generated new conflicts among them?

Answer 1

Through globalization, many countries around the world have fostered unity against common social, economic, and political problems that involve the interests of the whole world such as the fight against global terrorism, mental health awareness and international trade, just to name a few. However, globalization, even enhanced due to the internet, has fostered cultural conflicting ideas as well that involves conflicting cultural and religious ideas.