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18 May 2012Myanmar in the ASEAN Matrix: An opportunity for India?
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As India and the world welcome the recent democratization of Myanmar, this presents India an opportunity to increase its access to South East Asian countries as well, especially with members of ASEAN which still have catching up to do – particularly Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Tagged Under |
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9 May 2012India’s broken schools, cloudy future
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The Indian government’s heavy-handed approach to education is ineffective. India must change its education policies so as to increase its globally competitive workforce, or risk impairing its future growth, thereby jeopardizing its place in the global economy. Tagged Under |
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8 May 2012Women on the road to political leadership in Tunisia
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Tunisian women are making their debut on the political scene, which is helping solidify their hard-won gains. As these new realities help shape the expectations of future generations, it is likely that young women who aspire to become policymakers in the future won't have to face gender-based obstacles. Tagged Under |
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1 May 2012Sanctions on Myanmar: Have they worked?
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The West is quick to claim that their sanctions against Myanmar have forced the government to implement political and economic reforms in the country. However, such bans do not usually achieve their stated purpose of forcing regimes to change their behavior. Tagged Under |
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