Posted by Matt in July 3rd, 2008 |
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The post-war global institutions have largely worked well. But rising countries and growing threats are challenging their pre-eminence.
That is how many outsiders, not just in the poor world, will see the summit that takes place from July 7th to 9th of the G8, the closest the world has to an informal (ie, self-appointed) steering group. [...]
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Posted by Matt in January 23rd, 2008 |
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As power shifts from the old west, it is absurd that the world’s economic top table has a seat for Italy but no place for China
Wherever you turn in Davos, you see the World Economic Forum’s modest motto: “Committed to improving the state of the world.” Well, it needs it. So here’s one practical step: [...]
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