The impact on educational analysis of mainstream international relations (IR) theories is yet to realize its full potential. The problem of education in relation to the construction of world order is considered in relation to core developments in IR theory since the Second World War. In particular, the global architecture of education is seen as a…

Describes how American foreign policy is affected by the complexity of global interrelatedness. It is no longer possible for American foreign policy decisions to be made unilaterally. Examples of how international linkages have influenced American relations with the U.S.S.R., the Middle East, China, and other areas are included. (AM)

Since September 11, 2001, our world has become increasingly divided. The escalation of religious, ethnic, and cultural conflicts is having a profound impact on the hearts and minds of the next generation. In this article, the author asserts that the arts are language-independent media for building bonds of friendship and communication among the…

This curriculum unit and 1-hour videotape are designed to help students understand the purpose and functions of the United Nations (UN) and explore the relationship between the United Nations and the United States. The UN's role in the global counterterrorism campaign serves as a case study for the unit. The students are asked to develop a basic…

Synthesizes issues covered at a conference on microelectronics: production, productivity, and employment; social implications; market mechanisms v government intervention; the role of national governments; data protection laws; and cultural pollution. (SW)

Asserts that the United States is not prepared to deal effectively with the fact of world interdependence and outlines steps that some schools have taken to help their students understand interdependence. (IRT)

English has become the dominant global language of communication, business, aviation, entertainment, diplomacy and the internet. Governments as well as some scholars appear to be accepting such a spread of English uncritically. However, we argue that the increasing dominance of the English language is contributing to neocolonialism by empowering…

The convergence of several technological systems (especially nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, and robotics) has now been adopted as a strategic goal by several countries, most notably the United States and those of the European Union. The anticipated benefits and related fears of competitive disadvantage have brought together…

The resounding defeat of President Carter's managerial approach to foreign policy had more to do with the dynamics of domestic politics than with the international events often credited for the decisive shift that followed. Managerialism is an approach for maintaining U.S. global influence which calls for a reinvigorated system of world trade and…

Separate sections of this document deal with refugee concerns in terms of a global approach, definitions of a refugee, alternatives for refugees, the international response, and long-term prospects. The booklet states that the present number of 16 million refugees is bound to increase given increasing rivalry over land and resources. The global…

Reviews the development of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), an international organization of educators founded in 1971. States that membership is open to educators who wish to cooperate across international borders. (JDH)

This article analyzes one frequently implied theme of global education, the viable existence of a social group which encompasses the world. The proposed global group is analyzed by application of three criteria which define the viability of other social groups. This analysis does not support the existence of the hypothesized group. (Author/JDH)

The history of the International Federation of University Women, organized in 1918 after World War I and developed during this century as an organization to promote peace internationally, is chronicled briefly. Special concerns and projects are outlined. (MSE)

Small states and islands have strengths and weaknesses that affect adult continuing education: marginalization and threats to their legitimacy from economic globalization; educational globalization, with increasing credentialism and sectoralization; and limited resources for technology and teacher development. (SK)

This study evaluates global education at the secondary school level covering several regions of the United States and including programs which use contrasting educational approaches and conceptualizations. The programs represent a wide range of positions including the following: the period of time the program has been functioning, the extent of…