In the pre-COVID-19 pandemic era, global economic concerns frequently centered on issues involving trade conflicts and the threats posed by a surge in populist rhetoric and protectionist measures.

As a global distributor of electronic components—as well as a provider of design-support services—Avnet has a front-row seat on the globalization of the industry. In this conversation with Maury ...

Ever since I picked up a copy of Thomas Friedman’s The Lexus and the Olive Tree nearly 20 years ago, I’ve been convinced that globalization is here to stay. But the idea has been under fire recently, ...

Discover when globalization began, from ancient trade routes to modern economic policies, and understand its impact on global trade and cultural exchange.

Globalization has brought many countries of the world together as competitors. Information technology, computer tools, and communication systems developed by members of our profession enable todays ...

“The era of global openness and expanding free trade has ended. We now live in the ‘post-globalization’ era. Many CEOs might still hope the global trade order will return to its former state. But it’s ...