January 2012

China’s quest for Democracy

The Chinese model of development, the so-called Beijing Consensus, has served at least China remarkably well.…
China willing to help European bailout?

"China willing to aid bailout: EU Leaders" This is the heading of the eye-catching article in…
How to bring the jobs back home?

With the Western world still mired in a financial, economic and employment morass, there is an…
“Russia, China, Iran redraw energy map”

Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar was a career diplomat in the Indian Foreign Service. His article "Russia,…
“Super Imperialism – The Economic Strategy of American Empire”

Michael Hudson’s controversial book, “Super Imperialism – The Economic Strategy of American Empire”, Pluto Press, New…
Critical challenges facing a China in rapid transition

YaleGlobal Online runs a two-part series on China's Challenges. PART I is an insightful summary by…
Would war clouds over Iran precipitate WW3?

War drums seem to be beating for military action against Iran as international pressures are being…
“China turns predominantly urban” – Wall Street Journal

The above Wall Street Journal article of 18 January 2012 reported that China's urban dwellers account…
Harvard Business School’s 2012 Survey on U.S. Competitiveness

An in-depth survey amongst nearly 10,000 Harvard Business School alumni decision-makers in October 2011by Professors Michael…
“Rise of the TIMBIs” – Jack A Goldstone in Foreign Policy

In an article "Rise of the TIMBIs""in Foreign Policy (December 2, 2011), Jack A Goldstone cautioned…