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YaleGlobal
by YaleGlobal Online Magazine
Articles and interviews from YaleGlobal Online Magazine, a publication of Yale Center for the Study of Globalization.
Episodes
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Values Inspire Foreign-Policy Revolution Across Borders
Values are a uniting force around the globe, slowly replacing an era of industry and economics, and soft power is more enticing than hard power for a global audience. National leaders may try to set new conditions for universal standards of justice, known as the moral high ground, but they can...
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Sand Mining and the Growing Pains of Cross-Border Trade
Sand is indispensable for construction, roads and oil recovery even as nations try to protect coasts and supplies.
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Chasing Disaster and the Risks of Fast, Furious or Fake News
Disasters no longer seem like rare events with the internet and smartphones delivering instant, compelling stories for a global audience that is curious, observant and active on social media. Most odious are false reports drafted to misdirect responsibility and create an atmosphere of mistrust.
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The Impossible Task of Sorting Economic and Political Refugees
As the globe's population swells from about 2 billion people a century ago to more than 7 billion today, migration numbers are on the rise, too, from about 173 million in 2000 to about 250 million today. Will Hickey, author and associate professor with the School of Government and Public Policy…
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YaleGlobal Article: The Futile Goal of Winning Wars
YaleGlobal Article: The Futile Goal of Winning Wars - Developed nations have specific operational vulnerabilities and much to lose; the US president needs to understand the meaning of victory and defeat
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YaleGlobal Article: Disrupting US-China Relations Will Incur High Costs
YaleGlobal Article: Disrupting US-China Relations Will Incur High Costs - Efficient production lines, millions of jobs and affordable consumer products of all types depend on stable US-Chinese relations
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The Hidden Global Trade in Patient Medical Data
YaleGlobal article: The Hidden Global Trade in Patient Medical Data - The goal to global trade in health data is new treatments, but government regulations do not keep pace.
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YaleGlobal Article; Waste Not, Want Not: Industries Innovate With Trash
YaleGlobal article: Waste Not, Want Not. Researchers develop new technologies, working with entrepreneurs and designers to recycling all kinds of waste into new products which are then sold back to consumers or scattered into the environment.
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YaleGlobal: Africa’s Population Growth Could Undermine Sustainability
YaleGlobal: Africa's Population Growth Could Undermine Sustainability - the world's fastest growing region must aim for population stabilization to ensure peace
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Wanted: Equal Opportunity Globalization
YaleGlobal article "Wanted: Equal Opportunity Globalization" about income inequality, technology, trade and globalization: Working class in the developed world blames Asia's high growth rates for economic woes rather than policies that reinforce inequality at home.
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Globalization’s Angst and the Brexit Vote
Many voters in the United Kingdom are having second thoughts about leaving the European Union, and not simply because of the plummeting value of currency or stock markets. The referendum's outcome instantly transformed the UK's reputation, from being open to trade and diversity to being isolated...
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Migration Trends: Young and Poor Move to Lands of Aging Rich
The world's most troublesome borders for illegal migration have one thing in common, more older people on one side than the other. Large gaps in the median age on either side show a difference of 19 years for Northern Africa and Southern Europe, and 11 years for the United States and Central...
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YaleGlobal: Turkey No Longer a Democratic Model for the Middle East
YaleGlobal: Turkey No Longer a Democratic Model for the Middle East - Ambitions of Turkey's President Erdogan are damaging the nation's standing with regional and international partners.
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YaleGlobal: Of Two Minds on China
YaleGlobal article "Of Two Minds on China" by Terry Lautz - One side of China pursues openness and reforms; another side insists that unity and stability are paramount.
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International Students Find Roles in US Presidential Campaign
College administrators encourage civic engagement for all students, and international students are following the US presidential race. College administrators encourage civic engagement, so international students attend rallies, write op-eds and volunteer for presidential candidates.
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Life After the Nuclear Security Summits: Are We Safe?
The nuclear security summits raised awareness and improved security, but threat of terrorists seizing fissile material is high.
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Russia Needs Options to Deal with China
To avoid marginalization and over-reliance on China, Russia should repair ties with the West
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Big Win by Turkey’s AKP Signals Vote for Stability
Turkey's Justice and Development Party, also known as AKP, won 317 seats in the General National Assembly with Sunday's elections more than expected and more than the 276 needed for a majority, but not enough to change the constitution directly. The results confounded pollsters since AKP failed…
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China’s New Economic Plan Tackles the Rebalancing Puzzle
Early reports on China’s Five-Year Plan outlining the government’s strategic priorities for 2016 to 2020 indicate preparations for slowed yet more sustainable economic growth. The plan involves ongoing transition toward an economy that promotes service industries, private consumption, innovation...
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Putin’s Syria Move Raises Russian Profile
Vladimir Putin, determined to revive Russia's status as a global power, has rapidly mobilized forces to bolster the Assad regime in Syria. He orchestrated a meeting with US President Barack Obama at the September UN General Assembly meeting, to give the appearance that he is taking charge of…
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Hidden Story in China’s FDI Statistics
Investors around the world seek secure places to store assets. Chinese firms and individuals hold enormous amounts of liquid money, and many seek to diversify with non-Chinese assets. Farok J. Contractor, professor at Rutgers, suggests that Chinese firms may be creating subsidiaries to ease...
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Afghanistan’s Post-NATO Future
As NATO withdraws from Afghanistan, India and Pakistan must step up and cooperate on security.
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China’s New Flexibility on Foreign Intervention
Seeking global clout, China's position on sanctity of sovereignty evolves.
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A Global Economy in Danger
China, Europe, Japan, US – 70 percent of the global economy – require swift G20 intervention.
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Could Europe Ruin the World Economy?
The globe may be safe from the euro debt crisis – if countries don’t join the downward spiral.
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Time to End Fuel Subsidies?
Budgetary balance and need to develop alternatives, are reasons to end fuel subsidies.
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Standoff in the South China Sea
Scarborough Shoal standoff reveals blunt edge of China’s peaceful rise.
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Syrian Conflict Promises Toxic Outcome – Part I
As rebels gain territory, Syrian guards could abandon chemical-weapon arsenals.
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Can Afghanistan and Pakistan Prop Each Other Up?
YaleGlobal article published on March 30, 2012
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Power Shift in China – Part I
Article published in YaleGlobal Online April 16, 2012
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Global Warming is Real and Has Consequences – Part I
YaleGlobal article published on April 4, 2012
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US Battle to Revive Manufacturing – Part II
YaleGlobal Online article published April 13, 2012
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Burma Delivers its First Rebuff to China
Shelving of giant Chinese hydroelectric dam could be a signal to the West.
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Emerging Democracies Coy about Denouncing Syrian Repression
Focused on their own security, India, Brazil, South Africa hesitate to promote democracy elsewhere.
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Floods Threaten Global Trade Hub
Raging floods in Thailand disrupt global supply chains and exports, threatening economic security.
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South Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Temptation
Alarmed by the US in decline, South Korean hardliners push for nuclear-weapon development.
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Ghana Vice President: AIDS, Communication Revolution & Libya
In an interview with YaleGlobal editor Nayan Chanda Ghana’s Vice President John Dramani Mahama says how stigma of homosexuality hampers fighting AIDS, talks about the role of telecommunication in political transformation, voices concern about NATO attacks on Libya, and Ghana’s effort to avoid the...
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China’s Foreign-Policy Balancing Act, Part II
Delicate handling and consistent policies can help China regain the trust of neighbors.
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China’s Foreign-Policy Balancing Act, Part I
China, claiming an aversion to using force for international conflicts, hedges on Libya.
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Libya Exposes Fault Lines in the Mediterranean – Part III
Bulging youth populations, limited opportunities and repression create an explosive mix in the Middle East.
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Libya Exposes Fault Lines in the Mediterranean – Part IV
A new world order, depending on the BRICs, is not emerging anytime soon.
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The Politics of Globalization
Government can balance competition with social protections, controlling globalization.
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How Worried Should We Be About Radiation
After Fukushima, consumers’ radiation worries are normal, but should focus on public-policy planning.
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Guide to Reform the Middle East? Try East Asia
In North Africa and East Asia, former enemies can compromise and build new governments.
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A Tahrir Square Moment in India
One activist, and an angry middle class, rallied to protest India’s endemic corruption.
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Westward Ho: Asians March into Africa — Part II
China, India and Brazil target Mozambique for energy and strategic reasons
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Westward Ho: Asians March into Africa, Part I
To fuel its own growth, China emerges as Africa's major trade partner.
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A Tryst with Destiny
Calamity also offers a stricken Japan the possibility of a rebirth.
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Libya Exposes Fault Lines in the Mediterranean – Part I
As China and India demonstrate military preparedness, Europe dithers.
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