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Asia Holds the Key to the Future of GM Food

John Feffer December 2, 2004
Most media coverage of genetically modified (GM) food has centered on disputes between Europe and the United States. "But it is in Asia that the new techno-food will live or die," writes John Feffer. Asia is home to the largest consumer market, as well as the greatest number of farmers in the world. And it must now choose between accepting America's confidence in the safety and...

Is America Losing Its Edge?

Adam Segal November 17, 2004
The long-standing pre-eminence of US technology and innovation worldwide may now face a challenge, as the changing face of the global marketplace takes its toll. As US trade and development has expanded overseas, partner nations have taken advantage of this access. Particularly in Asia, nations are making large strides in research and development (R&D) and other scientific technology. Budget...

Galileo, Fusion Energy Propel India, EU "Strategic Partnership"

Siddharth Varadarajan November 9, 2004
In talks that were finalized on Monday, India and the European Union (EU) agreed to work together on the Galileo satellite global positioning system and on long-term fusion energy research. India has been careful to state that it will invest capital in proportion to the benefits that it receives from these projects, but the decision to collaborate is not simply a good money investment. By...

Strategy for an Energy-Starved World: Go Coal!

David Dapice July 15, 2004
Gas prices are soaring, as anyone with a car well knows. But, though $40 a barrel prices are hurting wallets, economist David Dapice argues that the situation has the beneficial effect of encouraging countries to look at alternative energy sources with greater urgency. China, for example, recently signed an agreement with a South African energy and chemicals firm to build two coal-to-liquid fuel...

Power of Information Technology Awaits Unleashing

William Mougayar July 1, 2004
With no conclusive outcome reached at the UN-sponsored World Summit on the Information Society, developing countries will continue to lag behind developed countries in the vital Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. The author, William Mougayar, an independent scholar and management consultant, opines that the meeting should have focused on important issues such as network...

وکی پیڈیا: گلوبلائزیشن اور عوامی انسائیکلوپیڈیا

June 13, 2004

Wireless Web Reaches into Paradise

Gareth Mitchell May 18, 2004
With wireless technology, island culture may never be the same. Tourists usually go to the small, remote island-nation of Maldives in the Indian Ocean to get away from the bustle of their busy modern lifestyles. However, they might soon be able to check into their hotels as they hop off the airplane, and surf the internet while on the beach. Two computer enthusiasts are currently setting up...