Global Issues ties together sources to present a rich analysis of issues - social, political, military, economic, environmental, science related, health related, cultural - and headlines from hot spots and all around the world. It focuses on broad issues, such as war, genocide, terrorism, human rights, poverty, famine, globalization, world trade, nuclear proliferation, and global warming, as well as more specific events and topics in the international news. It also includes detailed information on nations to provide a foundation for cross-cultural studies and an understanding of global inter-dependence. Includes international periodicals and news sources to bring additional insight and currency.