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Brave New World: Gulf Seeks Bold Science Initiatives

Posted on March 11, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Technology
The Gulf States are investing in radical initiatives to strengthen science, but results are not guaranteed.
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Keywords: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, technology, education

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Wheat Fungus May Affect Food Prices

Posted on March 7, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Agriculture
The wheat stem rust fungus, recently discovered in Iran, may have a global impact.
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Keywords: wheat, fungus, agriculture, food prices

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Globalization of Soccer Kicks Local Fans

Posted on February 28, 2008
Topics: Culture, Corporations, Globalization
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
Much to the chagrin of local fans, globalization is helping to create a corporate and commercial image of English soccer that is far from its historic roots.
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Keywords: Soccer, capitalism

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Medical Migration

Posted on February 15, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Health
The how and why of healthworker's migration, and the benefits it may have for their country of origin.
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Keywords: health, brain drain, Pakistan, migration

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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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It's a Semiglobalized World

Posted on January 4, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Book and Film Reviews
A book demonstrating a worldview where apocalypse is not imminent and differences still matter.
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Keywords: book review, Pankaj Ghemawat, semiglobalization, globalization, global economy

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Europe Must Admit Africa to the Carbon Trading Club

Posted on January 3, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Environment
The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules in order to give Africa access to the market, writes Louis V. Verchot, a climate change scientist.
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Keywords: carbon offsets, Europe, Africa, trading, environment

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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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Globalization with Arab Characteristics

Posted on November 1, 2007
Topics: Globalization, Economic Development
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
The Arab states need to adapt to global markets in order to increase employment opportunities for the booming young adult population.
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Keywords: youth, unemployment, Middle East

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Food Resources - Help That Lasts

Posted on October 17, 2007
Topics: Food
Countries: Eritrea
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Health
When confronting hunger related issues, Tom Ewert emphasizes that Mercy Corps' approach is multi-faceted and moves beyond simple food distribution.
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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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How Soccer Explains the World

Posted on September 25, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Book and Film Reviews
In his latest book, Franklin Foer examines the relationship between globalization and soccer.
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Keywords: Soccer, globalization, Franklin Foer, alternative history, book review, sports

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Traditional Water Mill Technology Helps Boost Livlihoods

Posted on July 5, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Success Stories
The 'ghatta' has changed the lives of many Nepalese families.
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Keywords: nepal, Ghatta, Water Mills, technology

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The Rising and Falling Power of Hydrocarbon States

Posted on July 5, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
The oil card is good for only a few rounds in the long-term game of international diplomacy.
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Keywords: oil, petroleum, Venezuela, Chavez, Russia

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G8 - Much Talk, Too Few Results

Posted on July 3, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
The 2007 G8 Summit could be considered a failure due to its negligible accomplishments and its enormous security costs.
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Keywords: G8, G8 summit, kyoto protocol, 2007, Heiligendamm

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Biofuels goals 'may lead to food shortages'

Science and Development Network - Mon, 05/21/2012 - 02:00
A study finds that some developing countries may face significant food security impacts by 2020 if their ambitious biofuels targets are met.

Land grabbers: Africa's hidden revolution

The Guardian's Poverty Matters - Sat, 05/19/2012 - 16:05
Vast swaths of Africa are being bought up by oligarchs, sheikhs and agribusiness corporations. But, as this extract from The Land Grabbers explains, centuries of history are being destroyed.

Sustainable development is the only way forward

The Guardian's Poverty Matters - Sun, 05/20/2012 - 23:00
Development co-operation needs to shift focus from poverty eradication to a broader, more inclusive framework.

The Real Story on Charcoal for African Cookstoves

Triple Pundit - Sun, 05/20/2012 - 13:11
You may have seen pictures of women in Africa cooking their daily meals on a small cookstove. These cooking implements look remarkably similar to the portable charcoal grills an American family might bring to the beach for an afternoon of grilling hot dogs and hamburgers.

Could Glass-Steagall Have Stopped JPMorgan Loss?

NPR - Sat, 05/19/2012 - 15:13
The banking giant's $2 billion loss has many lawmakers and economists wondering what happened to the 2010 financial overhaul, which was supposed to prevent risky hedging. Many are also looking back further — to a Depression-era law, repealed in 1999, that separated commercial and investment bank activities.
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