Great uncertainty exists in the world that has individuals searching for ways to gain a semblance of control from shakeups in their personal and professional lives. The pandemic collided physically ...

Since the 1980s, the world has been undergoing a particular type of globalization, one that has been very good for some people, and not so good for others. Branko Milanovic’s book Global Inequality, ...

The term “Global South” gained popularity in the 1990s as a neutral alternative to “Third World,” which had become outdated and derogatory. Paired with the terms “Global North,” these labels were ...

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