The Importance of International Exchange in a Time of Worldwide Economic and Political Crisis and Change

Authors

David Anshen, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2026

Abstract

This paper argues that international scholarly and cultural exchange has become especially vital in the context of intensifying global economic, political, ecological, and social crises. Drawing on Marxist theory, contemporary political realities in the United States and South Asia, and examples from world literature, the article examines how global capitalism both deepens human suffering and creates new possibilities for solidarity and resistance. Through reflections on immigration, political violence, ecological collapse, and the marginalization of the humanities, the paper highlights the role of international dialogue- facilitated by digital technologies and cross-cultural engagement- as a necessary counterforce to dehumanization and fragmentation. Literary works from South Asia, particularly those by Rabindranath Tagore and Bhabani Bhattacharya, are presented as models of humanistic insight that affirm dignity, unity, and hope amid crisis.

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© 2026 by the author/s. License: Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY-NC) license.

Recommended Citation

Anshen, David. “The Importance of International Exchange in a Time of Worldwide Economic and Political Crisis and Change.” New Literaria, vol. 7, no. 2, Feb. 2026, pp. 38–42. https://doi.org/10.48189/nl.2026.v07i2.005.

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First Page

38

Last Page

42

Publication Title

New Literaria

DOI

10.48189/nl.2026.v07i2.005