Theme : globalisation
- Are you feeling ‘lit by the brilliant light of science’? The PM today delivered a big speech on science in Oxford, his first substantial contribution on this theme since 2002. The speech paints a detailed picture of the scientific state we're in, and has some good points to make about international collaboration, which are relevant to our Atlas project. The latter part of the speech, where he attacks the 'anti-science brigade', is the least convincing. In part, he seems to be arguing for a new approach to opening up decision-making and supporting... from : mollywebb 3rd November 2006
- We've got global challenges - can Europe deal? An impressive list of speakers joined the LSE event The Global Age: Europe, India, China last night where Tony Giddens was launching two books, both on the challenges to (and strengths of) the European social model. Europe's welfare states are in need of reform, but the European approach of 'social investment' is the only way forward. The major challenges facing the world today are global - climate change was often mentioned. And though the US, India and China are important powers, it is... from : mollywebb 10th October 2006
- Managing Globalization | International Herald Tribune| Daniel Altman's Blog Managing Globalisation. In September, Altman interviews Jagdish Bhagwati. Next month’s guest will be Joseph Stiglitz, and in November, Jeffrey Sachs. from : mollywebb 19th September 2006
- CANADA 2020 To encourage a debate about the major challenges Canada will face in the coming decades, the Dominion Institute and the Toronto Star have invited 20 leading thinkers to write about an issue or event that they think could transform the country by 2020. Jennifer Welsh, an academic from Oxford, kicks off the debate with a look at Canadian foreign affairs in 2020. It’s a pretty negative view of international relations, but nevertheless an interesting post on the future of Canadian... from : charlieedwards 2nd August 2006
- Demos address by Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen Demos and The High Commission of India to the UK are delighted to be hosting an address by Professor Amartya Sen, in the week that he launches his new book Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny in the UK. from : markfuller 12th July 2006
- The Business of Resilience The Business of Resilience sets out a manifesto for corporate security in the 21st century. In an increasingly complex and fast moving world, business-aligned security not only makes companies safer. It is the new source of competitive advantage. from : mollywebb 29th June 2006
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