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Link list on the issue of globalisation
I. Links to
international organisations
II. Links to websites critical of globalisation
III. Links to websites on international politics /
globalisation
I. International Organisations
I.1. United Nations (UN) -
www.un.org
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When it comes to
globalisation, the UN's comprehensive website has to be the first port of
call. The United Nations plays a central role in all the considerations
about global governance. The "Economic and Social
Development Web Site" (www.un.org/esa)
is of particular interest in that it provides links to globalisation issues
within the scope of the UN's online content: |
I.2. The Bretton Woods Organisations
World trade organisations (WTO) -
www.wto.org
International monetary funds -
www.imf.org
World bank -
www.worldbank.org
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These organisations
have addressed the fact that they are at the centre of criticism with regard
to globalisation and have provided a comprehensive range of online content
to create transparency and counter criticism. |
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II. Criticism of globalisation
II.1. Attac (Association for the Taxation of Financial Transactions for
the Aid of Citizens) -
www.attac.org
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The Attac network is
now regarded as the mouthpiece of the worldwide movement criticizing globalization.
Its website includes links to Attac's other websites in different countries.
On the top left hand site of its international homepage, you will find a
link to a comprehensive list of links to other websites critical of globalization. |
II.2. Naomi Klein: No Logo! -
www.nologo.org
Journalist Naomi Klein is among the most prominent critics of globalization
following the publication of her book "No Logo!", which is regarded as
the anti-globalization movement's bible. You will find the author's latest
articles and information about campaigns on her homemade website.
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III. Website for international politics / globalisation
An excellent website from where to start online research into all the issues
surrounding globalisation:
The WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources -
www.etown.edu/vl
Virtual Resources: International Relations Research Resources on the Web
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http://mitpress.mit.edu/journals/INOR/deibert-guide/TOC.html
[Author: Ragnar Müller]
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