Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of economies, cultures, and societies worldwide. It has led to the exchange of goods, information, and ideas on a global scale.
World Wars: Two major armed conflicts (World War I and World War II) that involved many nations around the world. They had profound effects on political boundaries, ideologies, and global power dynamics.
Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between the United States-led Western Bloc and Soviet Union-led Eastern Bloc following World War II. It shaped international relations for several decades with proxy wars and ideological competition.