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Globalisation of the Anti-Globalisation Movement

'Buy nothing day' sticker on an Istanbul lamp post.

I probably heard the word 'globalisation' mentioned more times in one week in Istanbul than the last few years combined - a response perhaps its very real affect on mainstream Turkey. Given the depth, richness and strength of Turkish culture I was surprised not to hear more about the reverse flow of culture.

Writing from Tokyo | May 3, 2007 | Permalink