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December 30th

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Globalization and Terrorism

Posted on December 31, 2004
Previously filed under: General Globalization
Coming to grips with the new shape of the world.
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December 6th

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Asia Holds the Key to the Future of Genetically Modified Food

Posted on December 7, 2004
Previously filed under: Asia, Agriculture
Wary Asian consumers may decide how much genetically modified food will reach the world's dinner tables.
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Keywords: Asia, GMO, developing

November 29th

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From Oregon to the Middle East

Posted on November 30, 2004
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
It's a small world after all.
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Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Vodafone to Discuss the Future of ICT4D

Posted on November 30, 2004
Previously filed under: General Globalization
Eradicating poverty through profits.
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November 28th

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Lessons from the Field

Posted on November 29, 2004
Previously filed under: Technology
Information and communications technologies in small and medium enterprise development.
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November 18th

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Globalization Stories

Posted on November 19, 2004
Previously filed under: General Globalization
An ex-anarchist embraces globalization.
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The Mysterious Grain Drain

Posted on November 19, 2004
Previously filed under: Africa, Agriculture
There is a new crime in Zimbabwe - driving with food.
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Keywords: grain, food, Zimbabwe, Africa

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Newsweek Editor Talks Globalization

Posted on November 19, 2004
Previously filed under: General Globalization
Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek, spoke on globalization at Southern Methodist University.
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Multinationals & NGOs

Posted on November 19, 2004
Previously filed under: General Globalization
From curse to cure.
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November 10th

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Globalization and the Environment

Posted on November 11, 2004
Previously filed under: Environment
Environmentalism -- like the environment -- is global.
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Americanization vs. Globalization

Posted on November 11, 2004
Previously filed under: General Globalization
Are these words synonymous?
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November 1st

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Globalization - Europe's Wary Embrace

Posted on November 2, 2004
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Most Europeans believe the European Union can protect them from the downsides of globalization - and they're right.
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Are the Iraq War and Globalization Really Connected?

Posted on November 2, 2004
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Are the war against terror and corporate globalization really one and the same?
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Milk Collection Center Opens in Kosovo

Posted on November 2, 2004
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Success Stories
This project will revitalize local agriculture and build a stronger economy.
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October 25th

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U2's Bono Rocks the World

Posted on October 26, 2004
Previously filed under: General Globalization
The Millennium Challenge and a new approach to foreign aid.
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Keywords: U2, Millenium Challenge Corporation, Bono, humanitarian aid

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