The sociologist Saskia Sassen theorizes that globalization operates according to geographies of dispersal and concentration. The geography of dispersal is akin to what Thomas Friedman calls the “flat” ...

De Blij (Why Geography Matters) argues forcefully that “geography and destiny are tightly intertwined” in this book that challenges the increasingly popular assertion that the world is becoming “flat” ...

The Strait of Hormuz crisis, carrying 20% of world oil, proves geography equalizes power: smaller nations disrupt trade via chokepoints without matching armies. Ships avoid narrow lanes amid threats, ...

Follow FDI refers to the phenomenon whereby a supplier of a multinational firm establishes foreign affiliates in the same countries as their multinational customer, effectively replicating the supply ...

But that’s only part of the story. Even as its detractors erect new impediments and walk away from free-trade agreements, globalization is in fact continuing its forward march—but along new paths. In ...

HONG KONG, HONG KONG - JUNE 26: Protesters hold placards as they take part in a rally against the extradition bill ahead of 2019 G20 Osaka summit at Edinburgh Place in Central district on June 26, ...

This course is available on the MPhil/PhD in Economic Geography, MSc in City Design and Social Science, MSc in Development Management, MSc in Environment and Development, MSc in Environmental ...

Globalization integrates economies, enhancing trade and specialization across countries. Tech advances foster global culture sharing, but create economic shifts impacting local jobs. Globalization ...

Globalization’s rich history began long before giant conglomerates such as Amazon and Google existed. There is a timeline of discovery, protectionism, liberalization, financial crisis, and economic ...

Globals, locals, and mobals -- The imperial legacy of language -- The fateful geography of religion -- The rough topography of human health -- Geography of jeopardy -- Places open and shut -- Same ...

Time and Date: 12:15-13:15, Friday, February 27, 2026 (JST) Language: English Host: Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) ...