Category: Online Archive
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Business Lessons from China: Five Minutes with Dean John Quelch
[GJIA] E-consumerism in China is expected to surpass that of the US by 2015. What kind of an effect will this have on the US market? [JQ] The percentage of GDP in China that…
February 21, 2012
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Sovereignty and Responsibility in Syria
In academia, Syria provides food for thought about intervention, war crimes, and the role of ethics in international affairs, as well as a useful opportunity to discuss the…
February 15, 2012
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The Georgetown Journal’s Guide to the Falkland Islands Dispute
Rumors abound as to why the administration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has reignited the long-standing dispute over the Falkland Islands. Clearly the 30th…
February 15, 2012
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Wukan Village, China: A Narrow Path for Local Democracy
The situation escalated on December 11th as Xue Jinbo, one of the protesters’ leaders, died in custody, which triggered large-scale demonstrations and destruction at local…
February 14, 2012
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The Georgetown Journal’s Guide to Occupy Nigeria: Why Hawkers Love a Traffic Jam
In 2007 the CIA predicted that by 2015 Nigeria would either become a failed state or, following Sudan’s recent example, split into more than one country (separating the North…
February 14, 2012
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The Georgetown Journal’s Guide to US-Sudan Relations
Following Sudan’s independence in 1956, relations between the two nations remained cordial. However, relations soured in 1973 when the Palestinian paramilitary group Black…
February 8, 2012
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The Interest Group of the Century: The Internet
Senator Patrick Leahy and Congressman Lamar Smith must be pleased with the arrest. As the authors of the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) and Stop Online Piracy Act )…
February 7, 2012
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Parallels and Precedents: Five Minutes with Historian John McNeill
[GJIA] Those who hypothesize about America’s declining power often point to historical examples to prove their point. Looking at American power today, would you say …
February 7, 2012
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Counterpoint: Nukes for Peace, A Risky Game to Play
Hanft agreed with Waltz’s theory that the imposition of the threat of nuclear weapons has prevented nations from acting against military provocations. States prioritize their…
February 7, 2012
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No Future for Bosnia without the International Community
With seemingly more important countries such as Libya, Afghanistan, Pakistan and numerous African states mired in conflict, it is understandable why NGOs are packing up and…
January 31, 2012