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When do you capitalize the word global?

You generally capitalize "global" when it:

* Is part of a proper noun:

* Global Positioning System (GPS)

* Global Warming

* The Global South

* The Global Village

* Is used as an adjective in a title:

* Global Issues in International Relations

* The Global Impact of Climate Change

* Global Perspectives on Education

* Is used in a specific context where it refers to a particular organization or event:

* The Global Summit on Climate Change

* The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

You do not capitalize "global" when it is used as a general adjective:

* The global economy is facing challenges.

* We live in a globalized world.

* Global warming is a serious threat.

Essentially, you capitalize "global" when it is part of a specific name or title, and you leave it lowercase when it's used generally.

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