What China wants in Asia: 1975 or 1908?

China seems to be turning to its military upgrade rather than towards the resolute alternative energy/Green Tech investments – as it has no time, plan or resources to do both at once.

Mexico’s Fight to Change the Image of a Battered Border Town

Murders have captured the attention of the media, but Juárez’s business community is arguing that there’s more to the city than cartel violence.

Branding a Global City, One Campaign at a Time

Cities are making explicit efforts to employ the strategic branding tactics of companies to stake their claim on the world stage.

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Young Spaniards at a Crossroads

Grim economic prospects are pushing young Spaniards to continue their studies, delay their entry into the labor market, and explore better opportunities abroad.

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Nation for Sale: Selling Sierra Leone

Although the conflict in the country ended nearly a decade ago, for many the idea that Sierra Leone is a dangerous place still remains.

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Business as Usual Between Pakistan and the U.S.

The bilateral relationship between Pakistan and the U.S. is one of the most important and contentious in the world.

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Minister Peiris Goes to Washington

On May 18, Sri Lanka’s External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris will meet with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington, DC. The two should have plenty to talk about.

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Nationalism 2.0

From transnational movements to nation brands and even new nationhood, a new form of nationalism is taking root, and it is one that is externally oriented, inclusive, and participatory.

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An Olympic-Sized Problem in Brazil

Brazil is slated to host both the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games in the next four years. In order to make room for these projects, the Brazilian government is illegally removing thousands of people from their homes.

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Columbia and Elitism

Matt Schiavenza responds to critics of his recent oped, saying “as far as having a sense of entitlement is concerned, again, consider me guilty as charged.”

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Few Signs of Social Media in Serbian Elections

While the use of social media has proven to be an integral part of most election campaigns around the world, Serbian political parties still struggle to understand the power of new media.

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On Commemorating Maritime Events in 2012

I have attended several functions recently at which speakers pointed out the historical significance of 2012 to the maritime community.

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Mario vs. SIPA

Sometimes life at SIPA just feels too fraught with obstacles to not be living in a video game…

Workshop in Development Practice Presentations

EPD and HR students to present workshop projects on April 26-27 in IAB 1512. Don’t miss out!

The Invention and Reinvention of the City

Architect Rem Koolhaas discusses how economic and cultural changes are transforming world cities.

Chinese Inc. Overseas

While the wording and facts of his article in a prominent Chinese newspaper were twisted by many editors, many times, the successful publication of an article on China Inc.’s overseas troubles was still an important breakthrough for Chinese media.

Towards a More Transparent Brazil

Brazil is taking concrete steps to reckon with a turbulent past and pave the way for a more transparent future.

No Going Back for the US and Pakistan

Pakistan has come to the realization that its partnership with the US has failed. The alliance resulted in little social and economic aid for the country, and instead focused around strengthening the already well-funded military.