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Oil May Not Grease Friendship

Posted on March 24, 2008
Previously filed under: General Globalization
A paper testing the idea that a strong entrepreneurial spirit can indicate a prospective US ally, while oil wealth indicates a divergence of interest.
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Keywords: globalization, entrepreneurship, Russia, United States, oil

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Global Poll Shows Widespread Unease about Economy and Globalization

Posted on March 10, 2008
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A new BBC World Public Poll examines how adults in various countries perceive the fairness of their economies and globalization.
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Fall 2007 Essay Contest: Honorable Mention

Posted on February 20, 2008
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Amanda Osborne shares her reflections on trends in globalization.
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Fall 2007 Contest Winning Essay

Posted on February 20, 2008
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William Bruns argues that globalization isn't a new phenomena as many claim, but part of the natural evolution of humans.
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Fall Essay Contest 2007: Second Place

Posted on February 20, 2008
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Bethney Ross takes a look at the organizations that use globalization in positive and negative ways.
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Is Globalization to Blame for Income Inequality?

Posted on February 15, 2008
Topics: Globalization
Previously filed under: General Globalization
A look at the causes of income inequality and how they can be overcome.
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Keywords: trade, global economy, economy

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From Globalization to Localization?

Posted on January 10, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Morgan Stanley's Stephen Roach argues that rich countries may move to protect their own interests as they start feeling squeezed by globalization.
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Keywords: globalization, localization, industrialized countries, global growth

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Global Governance and the Division of Labor

Posted on December 17, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
International institutions must support and maintain an environment that promotes prosperity, security and social justice in their members.
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Keywords: IMF, international institutions, development, responsibility, global bodies

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The Ecology of Cities

Posted on November 20, 2007
Previously filed under: General Globalization
Increased urbanization and the growth of megacities are leading to a way of life that is harmful on many levels, argues Lester Brown, founder of Worldwatch.
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Keywords: ecology, urbanization, energy, megacities

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Fewer Babies Pose Difficult Challenges for Europe

Posted on October 10, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Europe has the world's oldest average population which is causing many European governments to worry about the long-term economic, social, and political impact.
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Keywords: Fertility, Europe, Russia, population, decline, old, youth, demographics

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Globalization - What Is To Be Done?

Posted on October 9, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, General Globalization
The increasing reach of globalization to trade and productivity is forcing governments to come to grips with workers' rights.
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Keywords: globalization, worker rights, IMF, World Bank, Neoliberalism, economic policy

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Nuclear Steps Undermine Peace

Posted on October 5, 2007
Countries: United States, India
Previously filed under: Asia, General Globalization
Ideas of peace are threatened as the United States ignores former nuclear arms agreements, encouraging other nations to move in the same direction.
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Keywords: nuclear, nonproliferation

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The Disappearing Sky

Posted on September 27, 2007
Previously filed under: General Globalization
Recent events have exposed complex problems that are beginning to arise from humanity's sharing the atmosphere.
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Keywords: globalization, sky, outerspace, regulations, public access, international property

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City Growth Can Be 'A Force for Good'

Posted on September 20, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, General Globalization
As more and more people move to cities leaders must prepare to deal with the negatives and positives associated with a new urban environment.
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Keywords: urbanization, megacities, United Nations, urban growth, developing countries

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The Case for Universal Education

Posted on September 18, 2007
Previously filed under: General Globalization
Universal access to education is vital to the future health and well-being of our global society.
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Keywords: education, access, human rights, children, development, rights of children

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US Remittances Keep Haiti Afloat

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Haiti's economy depends on the estimated $1.5 billion a year in remittances sent home by its million-strong diaspora. Dilip Ratha, lead economist at the World Bank said the figure could be even higher, accounting for perhaps half the national income.

World Food Program won’t Renew Some Somalia Contracts

New York Times - Thu, 03/11/2010 - 06:14
World Food Program officials said it would welcome an independent investigation into its Somalia operations after a report that up to half the food aid was being diverted.

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Young unemployed men are finding opportunities in a project that also aims to introduce sustainable farming methods to Indonesia's agricultural sector.

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