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Russia and the New Great Game

Posted on February 28, 2008
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
Russia appears to be perfectly situated in the global scramble to secure energy resources. This position is giving rise to a more assertive and possibly antagonistic Russia.
Keywords: competition, energy, oil, conflict, economy

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Embracing the Challenge of Free Trade

Posted on October 15, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
Federal Reserve chairmen Ben S. Bernanke's speech at the Montana Economic Development Summit, May 1st, 2007, Butte, Montana.
Keywords: Federal Reserve, free trade, competition, Off-Shoring, trade barriers

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Globalization Forces a Health Check of U.S. Auto Industry

Posted on March 2, 2007
Previously filed under: North America, Health
The US auto industry is most at risk if the country does not adapt to globalization's pressures by investing in health-care reform and innovative designs in a changing market
Keywords: auto, health care, government, competition, union

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Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 19:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 19:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 20:37
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

In Departure, China Invites Outside Help

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 20:41
As its earthquake death toll rose, China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan, neighbors it has long shunned.

The Caucus: Edwards to Endorse Obama

New York Times - Wed, 05/14/2008 - 15:38
The Obama campaign is hoping that John Edwards’s endorsement will be taken as the start of a coalescence around Mr. Obama as the nominee.

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