The 2000s is the current decade, spanning from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2009. The decade has been dominated by several wide-ranging topics, including international trade, concerns over energy supplies and global warming, the explosion in telecommunications, a growing concern with international terrorism and war, and an escalation of the social issues of the 1990s. Economic developments have largely focused on the explosion of Asia's economic and political potential, with China experienc… (More on 2000s)