Friday, January 18, 2013

[RED DEMOCRATICA] Africa Rising, China's Smog & Saudi Youth

 

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Despite the current violence in Mali and Algeria, there are many positive trends developing across the continent. "I remain deeply and profoundly optimistic about Africa's future. This optimism is grounded in expanding democracy, improved security, rapid economic growth, and greater opportunities that exist for all of Africa's people," said Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson during this Director's Forum.

Video of Event | Transcript of Speech | Context interview with Johnnie Carson

Wilson Quarterly article by Steven McDonald - Africa's Long Spring

In a process almost unnoticed by the rest of the world, Africa has become significantly more democratic since the early 1990s. Its transition toward political freedom offers both inspiration and cautionary lessons.

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China City covered in Smog China's Smoggy Cities

China has done an "admirable" job of moving coal-fired power plants out of Beijing, Jennifer Turner tells Voice of America. But "they already had a lot of coal plants, and they have been building more."


Article  |  Shale Gas as Alternative to Coal for China

Publication  |  Kite Sensorship: Regulating China's Airways

Event  |  US-China Clean Energy Cooperation

saudi youth A Kingdom's Future: Saudi Arabia Through the Eyes of Its Twentysomethings

In this new publication, former Public Policy Scholar Caryle Murphy explores the self-image of young Saudis and what they want when it comes to education, marriage, politics, religion, and personal liberties. She spoke about her research at this book launch event.


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dialogue show guest This Week's Issues:

Domestic Drones The Environment Revisited
In this encore episode, Joanne Gabrynowicz examines privacy and other issues which arise from the use of drones in anticipation of growing use of the technology in U.S. airspace. Ruth Greenspan Bell discusses her latest work "Rebooting the Climate Effort."

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Algerians say hostage crisis over — BBC World Service

David Ottaway discusses the hostage crisis in Algeria and the possibility of US intervention in the region on Newshour.

Hostage Crisis in Algeria — Diane Rehm Show

Robin Wright joins a panel for a conversation on the latest developments in the hostage crisis in Algeria and turmoil in North Africa.

India-Pakistan Tensions —CTV

Michael Kugelman analyzes recent clashes between India and Pakistan along their border region.

Mexico Wants U.S. to see its Prosperity, not Violence NPR – Morning Edition

Duncan Wood comments on changing American impressions of Mexico to be more positive.

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