The movement of scholars and students between the US, Asia, and Europe has diminished at the very time international competition in the trade, agriculture, technology, defense, and security areas is flourishing and the need for expanding commercial and diplomatic relationships is more pronounced. (MLW)

International education is seen as standing on the verge of a major breakthrough in Congress. Several events have triggered interest: the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies, the new Department of Education, Middle East crises, and reauthorizations of the Higher Education Act and the National Defense Education Act.…

Discusses the historical and contemporary relationships between global competition and education. Compares similarities between educational initiatives following the launch of Sputnik and those of the Goals 2000 program. Provides examples to encourage students to think about the new world order in social studies classrooms. (CFR)