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The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (or Wilson Center), located in Washington, D.C., is a United States Presidential Memorial that was established as part of the Smithsonian Institution by an act of Congress in 1968. Named in honor of President Woodrow Wilson (the only President of the United States with a Ph.D.), its mission is:
“to commemorate the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson by: providing a link between the world of ideas and the world of policy; and fostering research, study, discussion, and collaboration among a full spectrum of individuals concerned with policy and scholarship in national and world affairs.”
Purpose: The Center serves as a national memorial to President Wilson established by Congress in 1968 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It is a nonpartisan institution supported by public and private funds, engaged in the study of national and world affairs. HERE
Having surged to the center of the world’s political and economic stage, China is plagued by contradictions. On the one hand, Maoism is enjoying a comeback: the CCP ax-sickle flag is flying everywhere, “red songs” are back in fashion, loud calls for another “Cultural Revolution” are heard, and jobs in the government and at the state enterprises are once again favored by the young generation.
On the other hand, however, the movement to defend people’s legal rights and interests is stronger than ever, calls for political reform proliferate, and many foreign enterprises are still eager to invest in China. The challenge is to penetrate this confusion and try to divine where China will go in the future. Through an in-depth analysis of China’s actual conditions–the “crossroads” it faces–this presentation will seek to suggest ways to make sense of China’s uncertain future.
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
Events: China at a Crossroads:
Distress Over Democratization or an Omen of Collapse?
August 04, 2011 // 10:00am — 11:30am
CLICK – THERE WILL BE A LIVE WEBCAST OF THE EVENT
Dateline SBS – “ Chinas Economic Growth looks not so rosy as it seems „
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is the national, living memorial honouring President Woodrow Wilson. In providing an essential link between the worlds of ideas and public policy, the Center addresses current and emerging challenges confronting the United States and the world. The Center promotes policy-relevant research and dialogue to increase understanding and enhance the capabilities and knowledge of leaders, citizens, and institutions worldwide. Created by an Act of Congress in 1968, the Center is a nonpartisan institution headquartered in Washington, D.C., and supported by both public and private funds.
NEWS – Bahraini Human Rights Activist Nabeel Rajab to Receive 2011 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award Jul 29, 2011
Nabeel Rajab, a leading human rights activist and president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, will receive the 2011 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award, presented annually by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
One of the founders of the human rights movement in Bahrain, Nabeel Rajab is president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights. Rajab also has been active internationally as deputy secretary general for the International Federation for Human Rights and as the chairperson of CARAM-Asia, a regional network that addresses migration and health issues. He is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Middle East and North Africa division of Human Rights Watch and a member of an Arab media monitoring group.
The Ion Ratiu Democracy Award aims to bring international recognition to the ideas and accomplishments of individuals around the world who are working on behalf of democracy.
“In such a tumultuous year, Nabeel Rajab’s efforts to peacefully advance democratic freedoms for Bahraini citizens, even in the face of considerable personal peril, are truly exemplary,” said Jane Harman, director, president & CEO of the Woodrow Wilson Center. “He is an exceptional choice to receive the Ion Ratiu Award and I extend my sincerest congratulations.”
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* Climate Crisis at the Third Pole, China’s disappearing rivers and lakes @ecobuddhism
ECONOMY OF CHINA CHOKE POINTS: www.hrw.org/asia/CHINA
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Analysis: What is Plan B if China dumps its U.S. debt? | Reuters
US labour group urges end to Bahrain free trade pact – Arabian Business.com
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India Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)- CHINA
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NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Mission (MER)
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Current Issue: Summer 2011 A Changing Middle East
Since this spring’s eruption of demands for change in the Arab world, uncertainty reigns everywhere. In some countries, long-ruling autocrats still fight viciously for power, while in others, leaders scramble to reach a new accommodation with their suddenly rebellious people. Egyptians and Tunisians, meanwhile, struggle to make good on the promise of democracy. Where did this wave of change come from? And where is it going?
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1 August 2011. Comparing India to The World Will India Get Too Big To Be Rich?
One out of 6 people in the world live in India. But just how big is India? And how can we think about the country and its economy when it’s population and GDP varies so vastly from state to state? One way would be to look at the size of each state, in relation to its GDP and population. But what would the numbers really mean? Another way would be to compare each state to a country, revealing India’s fundamental problems.
Supriya Biswas – I Am An Entrepreneur – May 2010 Winner
The jury chose this month’s photo as an outstanding example of photography to highlight key themes related to entrepreneurship: in this case, the ability of entrepreneurs to shape their world. From an artistic perspective, the jury also appreciated the interplay of color and generations.
http://www.sevenfund.org/entrepreneur-image/winners-may-2010.php
SEVEN Fund – I am an Entrepreneur Photo Contest Winners
The SEVEN Fund ‘I Am an Entrepreneur’ photo contest recognizes the outstanding use of photography to tell compelling stories of role model entrepreneurs from around the world. Anyone is welcome to participate in this competition.
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