Key Concepts

• Power is not equally distributed across. Some countries have greater economic, political, or cultural influence, creating global hierarchies between more and less powerful regions.

• Globalization increases connections between places, but its effects are not uniform. Some regions benefit more than others, while some may be excluded or negatively affected.

• Global interactions occur through flows of people, goods, capital, and information. These flows vary in scale, direction, and intensity, shaping how strongly places are connected. 

• Advances in transport and communication technologies have increased the speed, volume, and reach of global flows, making interactions more frequent and efficient. 

• Interactions are shaped by factors that can either enable or limit connections. These may include access to technology, political stability, distance, or physical barriers.