Warlaumont, Hazel G. "Social networks and globalization: Facebook, YouTube and the impact of online communities on France's protectionist policies." French Politics 8 (2010): 204-214.

As digital communication tools enable the formation of global communities for social, environmental, and political change, nations like France face challenges in protecting their cultural identity. The rise of international online communities bypasses established policies on information flow and protectionism. This trend highlights the tension between globalization and cultural protectionism, with implications for France's policies and cultural identity.