Is globalization declining?

In a short review of Leveling, Joshua Kim asserts that he is unconvinced by the book's argument that globalization is declining, reflected in fewer international students studying in the U.S.A. Kim says, "I think that the story of global demand for US higher education is yet to be written. I'd argue that we have opportunities to expand the number of international students, but only if we accelerate investments in alternative and lower-cost educational models. If I'm right, in 20 years our schools will be more global in outlook and practices. And that we will educate an even higher proportion of international students relative to native-born."

In another article related to cuts in funding for internationalization support, Hans de Wit wrote, "When a liberal country such as the Netherlands cuts back on funding that is essential to support education in the global knowledge economy, other countries may follow with cuts producing a negative impact not only to Dutch international education, but also elsewhere."