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Banking on Neo-Confician Capitalism
Some Asians seek alternatives to Western-style capitalism
Islamic Bond Decree Cripples Sukuk, Imperils Projects
Religious rules complicate financing and development in the Muslim world
Is America Losing At Globalization?
Other nations nimbly compete – embracing education, investing in infrastructure and avoiding debt
Internet Traffic Begins to Bypass the US
Countries diversify the information-highway network and take detour around the US
America and the World Into a New Era – Part II
No longer a solid ally for the US, Europe is split on dealing with resurgent Russia
China Cannot Back Russia in Georgia Crisis: Analysts
Unwilling to antagonize, China remains neutral
Don't Go There
Too many travelers ruin world’s favorite destinations
How the Georgia Conflict Impacts US-Russian Relations
There’s limits to how much either country can push the other one around
The Hypocrisy Audit
Reducing double standards could help with US image problem
America and the World Into a New Era – Part I
US candidates for president can’t please world opinion
Aid Is Good, Business Is Better
Government must allow business to do what it can do best
Ending Lapse into Lawlessness
Unethical practices like torture breed terror
Salmon Fishers Demand a Seal Cull
Dominant predators threaten the long-term survival of fish and other populations
China’s Olympic Run – Part II
With the Games over, the Communist Party loses a convenient excuse for every hardship
Power-Sector Emissions of China to Top US
Growth in Asia adds to challenges of slowing climate change
US and Global Economies Slipping in Unison
Economic troubles have a boomerang effect
Millions Forfeit Water to Olympic Games
Costs of diverting water from farmlands to the city may be higher than expected
China’s Olympic Run – Part I
The Beijing games merged calls for citizen sacrifice and global harmony
Nobel Laureates Say Globalization's Winners Should Aid Poor
Otherwise, voters will press for an end to open trade
Unpopular President
Rising fuel and food prices take their toll on incumbents


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