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The article discusses the aspects of globalization reflected in the Arab Spring Uprisings which began in 2011, with a focus on historical people's movements and the flow of ideas. Topics include international relations between governments and the governed; the role of the U.S. in the social changes in the Middle East; Islamic fundamentalism in government; and the rebellion in Syria against the ruler Bashar al-Assad.

The article examines the relationship between society and the political world and looks at the history of associations in the U.S. and France from 1960 to 2010. The author distinguishes the three major phases of the mobilization and renewal of associations in both countries including the cultural revolution from 1960 to 1970 and the profound ideological disillusion and deceptions for associations and movements issued from the democratic renewal from 1970 to 1980. Topics include community based organizations, small group movements, competitive voluntarism, and independent associations.

L'article traite le thème de la mondialisation et la réponse de diverses associations et individus face au libéralisme économique. L'auteur mentionne le Forum économique mondial, qui a eu lieu du 23 au 28 janvier 2003 au Davos en Suisse. L'article discute une réunion des militantes antimondialistes au Porto Allegre, Brésil. L'auteur discute le besoin de plus de multilatéralisme suite à la décision des États-Unis de faire la guerre contre l'Irak.

The author reflects on social movements in Arab countries such as Egypt and Tunisia. He states his concern about the Muslim Brotherhood and what its agenda may be such as the establishment of the Sharia law. Also commented on are the relations between the United Sates and Egypt concerning Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. An article published in a previous journal concerning the future of Egypt is also discussed.

Abstracts are presented on articles presented in the current publication including the relationship between the glass industry in the United States and diamond industry in Belgium 1880 to 1940, the Belgian shipping industry ca. 1914-1918, and women's social movements Belgium starting in 1972.