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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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Keywords: Mercy Corps, hunger

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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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For India’s Newly Rich Farmers, Limos Won’t Do

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All Africa - Thu, 03/18/2010 - 12:45
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