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FEB 22, 2012 • Article
Russia Bulletin (2012): Russia Bulletin, Issue 3
What lies behind Russia's veto and its opposition to the U.S.-led hard line on Damascus? Whether or not we agree with them, Russia ...
FEB 22, 2012 • Podcast
Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China
Deng Xiaoping was one of the most important leaders of the 20th century. Scholar Ezra Vogel discusses Deng's life, focusing on his work in opening ...
FEB 17, 2012 • Podcast
Global Ethics Corner: Should the International Community Intervene in Syria?
It's been almost a year since demonstrations started in Syria and the government crackdown gets bloodier every day. With sanctions not producing results, is it ...
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FEB 15, 2012 • Article
North Korea: The World's Principal Violator of Responsibility to Protect
The 2005 UN World Summit made a landmark commitment to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. Has North Korea violated ...
FEB 14, 2012 • Podcast
Microinequalities Inflicted on Women
Why is it that a woman can lead a country, yet women are slower to be served in coffee shops? In the West, women and ...
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FEB 14, 2012 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: U.S. Free Trade Agreement Won't Benefit Colombia
The now-official U.S.–Colombia Free Trade Agreement will dampen growth and make it harder for Colombia to put in place policies for innovation and ...
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FEB 13, 2012 • Article
Why Are We Surprised at Egypt's Backlash against Foreign NGOs?
The outrage over Egypt's arrest of 43 NGO workers, at least 16 of whom are American, is understandable and well deserved. But it also speaks to a ...
FEB 10, 2012 • Podcast
Global Ethics Corner: The Cuban Embargo Turns 50: Time to Rethink U.S. Policy?
As the Cuban embargo reaches a milestone, a majority of Americans think it's time for a change. Many argue that the communist stronghold is no ...