In the age of globalization, the increased interconnectedness of the world allows individuals and groups to come together around common causes across national boundaries in order to form networks. No longer restricted by physical, geographical, or political borders, networks increasingly operate outside of traditional government controls. In some instances, these networks form with the purpose of challenging traditional government authority. These challenges are not always bad. Some networks develop for the purpose of promoting the advancement of society. In doing so, they put pressure on governments to address political and social issues that are otherwise ignored or overlooked.