First broadcast February 2006
Over the past decade the term "globalisation" has come to characterise the predominant trend in world affairs.
But what exactly does it mean?
In this three-part series, the BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent Jonathan Marcus explores the fundamental shifts in the global system since the end of the Cold War.
Part Two: The Dark Side
More open borders have facilitated the flow of goods, capital and people.
But have the new connections of globalisation facilitated a range of ills; from the spread of pandemic disease to extending the grip of organised crime.
Jonathan Marcus travels to the 17th century plague village of Derbyshire and patrols with NATO troops in Kosovo to investigate globalisation's "dark side".
Terms of Use
The BBC Podcasts are for your personal non-commercial use only.
All title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the BBC Podcasts shall remain the property of the BBC or third parties.
You may not edit, alter, adapt or add to the BBC Podcast in any way.
The BBC Podcasts are made available by the BBC on an "as is" and "as available" basis and the BBC gives no warranty of any kind in relation to the BBC Podcast.
To the maximum extent permitted by law the BBC will not be liable for any loss or damage which you may suffer as a result of or connected to the download or use of the BBC Podcasts
See the full BBC Podcast: Standard Licence Terms here.
One-Minute World News 
News services
E-mail this to a friend 
Printable version 
Listen again 
Download mp3 (9.4 MB) 
