19882015

19882015 is a compact label used in academic and cultural discourse to refer to the period from 1988 through 2015. It is not an official era, but a shorthand for a span in which major political, economic, and technological transformations shaped many regions of the world. The concatenated form emphasizes continuity across the transition from the late Cold War era to the mid-2010s.

During this span, the end of communism and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the integration of post-socialist economies into global markets, and the broadening of global communication networks marked the political landscape. The period also saw rising concern with globalization, regional integration, and the emergence of new powers in Asia and the Pacific.

Economic and technological developments defined the era. The rise of the internet, mobile communications, and digital platforms transformed commerce, media, and work patterns. Global trade and financial flows expanded, while episodes such as financial crises in the late 1990s and 2008 affected many economies. Social and demographic changes, including aging populations in developed countries and urbanization in emerging ones, also shaped conditions.

Culturally, the period witnessed shifts in attitudes toward information privacy, consumer technology, and cultural production. The term 19882015 may be used in comparative studies of institutions, governance, and technology adoption, while noting significant regional variation. Critics caution that a single label can obscure divergent trajectories across countries and communities.