Unfortunately, much of the history of globalization has been either forgotten or improperly cited to justify new restrictions on trade and migration today. At the same time, many politicians and pundits demonstrate, at best, a superficial understanding of what modern globalization—who participates, how they participate, and what comes next—really is. And, as a result, we are often treated to dire warnings of “deglobalization” or “hyperglobalization” with little basis in fact.
The essays in this Defending Globalization series will educate readers on the past, present, and future of globalization in brief, accessible language written by experts in the field. Readers will be left with a fuller understanding of past periods of globalization here and abroad, how globalization is playing out today, and what the future of globalization holds for the United States and the world.
