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The Truth About al Qaeda | Foreign Affairs - 0 views

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Steven Elliott-Gower on 05 Aug 11

New information discovered in Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan suggests that the United States has been vastly overstating al Qaeda's power for a full decade. The group appears to have spent more time dodging drone strikes and complaining about money than trying to get an atomic bomb.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">New information discovered in Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan suggests that the United States has been vastly overstating al Qaeda's power for a full decade. The group appears to have spent more time dodging drone strikes and complaining about money than trying to get an atomic bomb.</div>

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The Demographic Future | Foreign Affairs - 0 views

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Steven Elliott-Gower on 02 Nov 10

Summary: Global demographics in the twenty-first century will be defined by steep declines in fertility rates. Many countries will see their populations shrink and age. But relatively high fertility rates and immigration levels in the United States, however, may mean that it will emerge with a stronger hand.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Summary: Global demographics in the twenty-first century will be defined by steep declines in fertility rates. Many countries will see their populations shrink and age. But relatively high fertility rates and immigration levels in the United States, however, may mean that it will emerge with a stronger hand.</div>

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Ray Kurzweil on the Negative Side of Technology - 0 views

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What are some of the problems associated with Rapid Advancement of Technology?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What are some of the problems associated with Rapid Advancement of Technology?</div>

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Global Aging Preparedness Index - 0 views

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Richard Jackson's new index. Use for discussion of population and aging with breakdown of specific countries.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Richard Jackson's new index. Use for discussion of population and aging with breakdown of specific countries.</div>

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Chronic Diseases in Developing Countries | The Economist - 0 views

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Poor countries are developing the diseases of the rich with lethal consequences

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I reviewed Dennis Falk's facts on water--very useful. For broad background, historical perspective, and a compelling read on how civilizations use water see Steven Solomon's book. The URL with de...

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Grant Aldonas on the Future of Economic Integration - 2 views

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Against the Grain | Foreign Affairs - 0 views

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The "green revolution" dramatically boosted crop yields throughout the world, but it also bred overconfidence and complacency. Now, global food stocks are too low, and food prices are too high (partly as a result of use of food for biofuels). The article talks about declining rates of increase in agricultural productivity as a result of reductions in investment in agricultural research.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The "green revolution" dramatically boosted crop yields throughout the world, but it also bred overconfidence and complacency. Now, global food stocks are too low, and food prices are too high (partly as a result of use of food for biofuels). The article talks about declining rates of increase in agricultural productivity as a result of reductions in investment in agricultural research. </div>

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Farming the Genetic Frontier | Foreign Affairs - 0 views

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Summary: Supporters see the biotechnology revolution in agriculture as a Promethean step forward, whereas critics see it as the start down a slope to futuristic disaster. The supporters are right about the potential benefits of genetically engineered crops, but the critics are correct that the situation calls for government regulation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Summary: Supporters see the biotechnology revolution in agriculture as a Promethean step forward, whereas critics see it as the start down a slope to futuristic disaster. The supporters are right about the potential benefits of genetically engineered crops, but the critics are correct that the situation calls for government regulation. </div>

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Global Aging | Foreign Policy - 0 views

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A gray tsunami is sweeping the planet -- and not just in the places you expect. How did the world get so old, so fast?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A gray tsunami is sweeping the planet -- and not just in the places you expect. How did the world get so old, so fast?</div>

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India's Corruption Problem | Foreign Affairs - 0 views

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Steven Elliott-Gower on 26 Aug 11

Recent anti-corruption protests have managed to stoke anger among significant segments of India's electorate. The current government will not be able to fend it off without making some tangible concessions, such as extending the scope of the anti-corruption bill currently under discussion in India's parliament.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Recent anti-corruption protests have managed to stoke anger among significant segments of India's electorate. The current government will not be able to fend it off without making some tangible concessions, such as extending the scope of the anti-corruption bill currently under discussion in India's parliament.</div>

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A Game of Catch-Up | The Economist - 0 views

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Special report on the world economy (audio)

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Success Without Victory | The Atlantic - 0 views

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America won the Cold War because Americans embraced a set of strategic principles and pursued them steadily, decade after decade. Here's the outline of a "containment" strategy for the age of terror.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">America won the Cold War because Americans embraced a set of strategic principles and pursued them steadily, decade after decade. Here's the outline of a "containment" strategy for the age of terror.</div>

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Japan scientist synthesizes meat from human feces - 0 views

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Both a serious and ridiculous example of how people are tackling global challenges.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Both a serious and ridiculous example of how people are tackling global challenges.</div>

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Urban Life: A Tale of Many Cities | The Economist - 0 views

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Triumph of the City Edward Glaeser Urban Life

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A review of "Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier and Happier." By Edward Glaeser

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A review of "Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier and Happier." By Edward Glaeser </div>

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OECD data on globalization of R & D - 0 views

The link below has a nice bullet summary that looks like it will give students a good sense for how to measure globalization, especially as it relates to economic integration. See: http://www.oec...

economic integration

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Ian Bremmer Interview (10 of 11) - 0 views

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What characteristics do the foreign policy leaders of the future need to have?

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Most people are familiar with the Washington Consensus. Is there an emerging Beijing Consensus?

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The Rise of the Mezzanine Rulers | Foreign Affairs - 0 views

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Summary: Governments across the Middle East and South Asia are increasingly losing power to substate actors that are inserting themselves at a mezzanine level of rule between the government and the people. Western policymakers must address the problem systematically, at both a political and a legal level, rather than continue to pursue reactive and disjointed measures on a case-by-case basis.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Summary: Governments across the Middle East and South Asia are increasingly losing power to substate actors that are inserting themselves at a mezzanine level of rule between the government and the people. Western policymakers must address the problem systematically, at both a political and a legal level, rather than continue to pursue reactive and disjointed measures on a case-by-case basis.</div>

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How would you envision these countries would potentially return to free market principles?

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