This document summarizes two chapters from the book "Globalization and Education: Critical Perspectives". Chapter 13 discusses how globalization can both increase the power of large corporations and governments but also empower groups that were previously excluded from political discussions. It also examines different perspectives on the meaning and impacts of globalization. Chapter 12 provides a situated perspective on cultural globalization in Southeast Asia and Thailand specifically, discussing issues of identity, education policy reforms, and competing views of development.