Globalisation: Challenges and Resistance

Globalisation has generated enormous wealth, interconnection, and cultural exchange — but it has also provoked significant opposition, resistance, and backlash. This final lesson examines the challenges facing globalisation and the diverse forms of resistance it has provoked, from anti-globalisation protests to the rise of nationalism and protectionism.

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Has Globalisation Reached Its Limits?

After decades of rapid growth, there are signs that globalisation may be slowing or even retreating — a process sometimes called "deglobalisation" or "slowbalisation":