The World Is Flat -A Brief History OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

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When scholars write the history of the world in the future, they may debate whether the most crucial development at the start of the 21st century was the 9/11 attacks or the integration of countries like India and China into the global supply chain. This integration, driven by technology and events, created a surge in wealth for the middle classes in these nations, giving them a strong interest in globalization. Thomas Friedman explores how this "flattening" of the world occurred and its effects on countries, companies, and individuals. He also examines whether the rapid changes have made the world too small and fast for political systems and people to adjust smoothly. He argues that governments and societies must find ways to adapt to these changes.