Jonathan Aronson is Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism at the University of Southern California as well as Professor of International Relations at USC. Professor Aronson writes on issues related to international communication policy, globalization and international trade and trade negotiations. His current research focuses on ways in which communication and network developments related to privacy, equity, standard setting, competition policy, and international intellectual property shape the path of globalization. His most recent writings consider the implications of new communications technologies for globalization and international communications competition. His other books include Managing the World Economy: The Consequences of International Corporate Alliances and When Countries Talk: International Trade in Telecommunications Services and Trade Talks: America Better Listen!. Professor Aronson?s positions at USC have included: Director of USC?s School of International Relations and Executive Director of the Annenberg Center for Communication. [More at Wikipedia]