The term "globalization" has a strong emotional charge. Some see globalization as a beneficial process - which will contribute decisively to global economic development - inevitable and irreversible. The article states that others are hostile to this process and even fear, believing that it increases inequality within and between countries, threatens employment and living standards and thwarts social progress. The objective of this study, which is an overview of some aspects of globalization, is to advise countries how to take advantage of this process, while realistically assessing the potential and ...