globalization
noun
glob·al·i·za·tion
ˌglō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
: the act or process of globalizing : the state of being globalized
especially
: the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free trade, free flow of capital, and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets
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This era was marked by the expansion of liberal internationalism, economic globalization and U.S.-led-and-constructed multilateralism.
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
Equally the digital world and globalization of our industry has changed at grass root level the ecosystem of our business as well as the key principles underpinning the entire value chain of film and television.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Eight Forces Shaping the Future At the heart of the report there are eight powerful forces that will shape supply chains through 2050:
Global Relations and Trade: Regionalization is replacing globalization as companies hedge against geopolitical risk and trade policy volatility.
—Richard Howells, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
And in the United States, President Ronald Reagan championed globalization, promoting trade liberalization and open markets.
—William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
Equally the digital world and globalization of our industry has changed at grass root level the ecosystem of our business as well as the key principles underpinning the entire value chain of film and television.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Eight Forces Shaping the Future At the heart of the report there are eight powerful forces that will shape supply chains through 2050:
Global Relations and Trade: Regionalization is replacing globalization as companies hedge against geopolitical risk and trade policy volatility.
—Richard Howells, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
And in the United States, President Ronald Reagan championed globalization, promoting trade liberalization and open markets.
—William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
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“Globalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globalization. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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