What is globalization? Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by technology. This process has effects on the environment, on culture, on political systems, on economic development and prosperity, and on human physical well-being in societies around the world.

Popular Culture as Global Culture

Niger

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the governor of California Iraq

Mmmmm….. Hong Kong

A Buddhist monk in traditional garb walking in Reebok shoes. South Korea

Kenya

Vietnam

The Cola Wars Coke vs. Pepsi

Don’t drink water…drink Coca Cola. Guatemala

Israel

Coca-Cola van in front of a bullet ridden building. Bosnia

Morocco

Coca-Cola outside of a Buddhist temple Nepal

Coke and Pepsi face off by the giant Bedouin coffee pot, a traditional symbol of Arab hospitality Jordan

Azerbaijan

Baghdad, Iraq

China vs.

What’s your favorite thing to get at McDonald’s?

Spain

Cyprus

Qatar

India

Canada

Moscow, Russia

Jordan

Egypt

Iraq