Political Changes: After the Cold War ended, so did the Soviet Union. Without the Soviet Union, the United States is left as the sole political superpower. Also, the Cold War defined the political stance of the United States. By 1989 the U.S. held military alliances with 50 countries and had 1.5 million troops posted abroad is 117 countries.

Social Changes: Globalization has been on the rise in the United States since the end of the Cold War. Also, there has been the infamous rise of technology. Environmentalism, or caution of how we are treating our planet and the inhabitants of, has been extremely popular. Recycling, as well, as been popular and mainstream.

Economic Changes: Military spending by the U.S during the Cold War years was estimated at $8 trillion. North America became the global consumer of last resort for the export goods of first Germany and Japan and later all the countries surrounding the USSR and China.

Political Changes: Some of Africa's nations signs of political stability. Organizations such as the European Union have formed to work toward political stability and integration throughout Africa.

Economic Changes: Leaders in Western Europe faced many economic challenges at the end of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Also, the Euro was created and used as currency starting in 2010.

Social Changes: Germany reunified in 1990, symbolized by tearing the Berlin Wall down. Also, France faced problems as resentment grew against foreign-born residents, espeically Muslims.

Political Changes: The European Union formed in 1993. During or before the Cold War, France experienced a political shift to become more left-wing. After the Cold War, the socialist parties failed out and most of the conservative parties regained power in the National Assembly.

Economic Changes: After the Cold War, Japan created an economy that would become the envy of the world. How strong Japan's economy truly was would be tested by an offshore earthquake, weakening their economy. In China, by 1990, their economic growth rates were sky high making people predict China's economic superiority by the 21st century.

Political Changes: In China, a new Chinese government was crafted after Mao Zedong sought to modernize China's industry, agriculture, technology, and national defense. Also in China, Communism was still held strong despite calls for reform. In the Koreas, there was political tensions between South and North Korea primarily due to North Korea's nuclear weapon program.

Social Changes: In China, there has been a rapid growth of population and that has mean poor working conditions and low salaries; leading to labor unrest. Also in China, in 1979, the Chinese government adopted a one-child policy to control the rapid population growth.

Social Changes: Poverty and AIDS are most widespread concerns. Also, religion has led to violence in different parts of Africa.

Economic Changes: Some organizations have been created, such as the European Union, to promote economic stability and integration throughout Africa.

Political Changes: Since 1990, many South American countries have transitioned to democracies and reformed their society and economic structures. Recently, left-wing governments have gained popularity as Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru have elected populist leaders. El Salvador had recently ended a streak of conservative power; but, the country still struggles with the effects of a bloody civil war.

Economic Changes: Due to increased education and economic growth, the gap between the rich and the poor has lessened. Many South American countries have pushed for economic growth.

Social Changes: Mexico has heavily dealt with poverty, unemployment, and a violent drug trade. Haiti has dealt with the devastating effects of an earthquake and continued poverty. Honduras began a process of demilitarizing, but has suffered setbacks including hurricane Mitch, a military coup, and continued police and gang violence.