Globalisation changed the world during the last two decades. It promised a future where countries would cooperate. They would share resources and grow together. Many believed that a more connected world would bring peace, prosperity and social harmony. The hope was that borders would matter less and people everywhere would benefit from progress.

But the world did not move exactly in that direction.

For many years, globalisation was seen as the main road to economic growth and international cooperation. But several events changed this belief. The attacks of 9/11, different wars, the rise of nationalism, Brexit and the trade dispute between the United States and China created doubt about the future of an open world. While globalisation brought real progress, it did not fulfil all the hopes attached to it. Today, the world is asking what globalisation truly achieved and what it could not.

The internet changed communication more deeply than any political event. Social media, online markets and new communication tools brought people closer than ever before. Even with rising nationalism, the digital world will continue to connect societies. It will support education, business and public awareness across borders. The free flow of information will continue to shape ideas and movements.

Cultural exchange is one of the strongest results of globalisation. Movies, music, fashion, and food now travel from country to country with great speed. Hollywood, K-pop,........

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