Rabu, 23 Maret 2011

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Building Blocks of Successful Revolutions

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 12:29 PM PDT

Peter Ackerman, an expert on civil resistance movements, says nonviolent revolutions that have a shared vision of future governance are more likely to be successful than those that turn violent, such as Libya's.

 

 

 

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Air Strikes, and Questions, Mount over Libya

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 08:04 AM PDT

The U.S. and European allies face increasing questions about the extent of their air bombardment of the Libyan regime's forces, as broader regional unrest, especially in Yemen, also poses troubles for policymakers.

Why America No Longer Gets Asia

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 07:29 AM PDT

Evan F. Feigenbaum states, "... unless U.S. policymakers adapt to the contours of a more integrated Asia, and soon, they will miss opportunities in every part of the region over time - and find the United States less relevant to Asia's future."

Un-Unified Oppositions in Bahrain and Yemen

Posted: 23 Mar 2011 05:52 AM PDT

Opposition movements in Bahrain and Yemen are hobbled by societal and sectarian divisions that were finessed in Tunisia and Egypt, says Middle East expert Kristin Smith Diwan.

What Is the U.S. Plan for Libya? A Negotiated End to a Civil War

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 06:57 AM PDT

Micah Zenko says while the U.S. military should play a role in supporting the no-fly zone enforcement in Libya, it should not be used to remove Qaddafi from power.

A Conversation with Peter Brabeck-Letmathe

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 06:29 AM PDT

Peter Brabeck-Letmathe discusses Nestlé's focus on creating shared value for society and shareholders in its core business activities, including water, nutrition, and rural development.

This session is part of the CEO Speaker Series, sponsored by the Corporate Program.