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A World of Scandal Descends on Malaysian Prime Minister

February 3, 2016
Some political leaders might hope that by blocking media reports of investigations into corruption can eliminate the consequences, but the efforts often draw more global attention. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak has been linked to investigations, some on arms deals, in Switzerland, France...

Cambodia Has to Cope With its Global Connection

August 11, 2009
Once the poster child for the benefits of globalization, Cambodia is now being asked to cope with its darker side in the aftermath of the financial crisis. The four pillars of the country’s economy – tourism, garment-making, construction, and agriculture – are feeling the global pinch in their...

China and the US: To Hedge or Engage

April 11, 2007
Despite extensive cooperation between China and the US, both countries remain suspicious of each other’s intent. The result has been, from the US side, a policy of hedging all the while engaging with China. This arms-length approach may not be good for either country’s interest or the interest of...

Climate Change and Reinsurance: Insurance Journal

June 26, 2019
Insurance companies purchase their own insurance – known as reinsurance – for select risks. Climate change presents “high exposure risk” for the industry – including property damage, failure to disclose risks or prevent disruptions, explains Don Jergler for Insurance Journal, reviewing a while...

MTV Goes to Asia

August 12, 2003
MTV and American pop music have invaded Asia. Still, local music is flourishing. Though Britney Spears and the show "Punk'd" regularly appear on Asian television screens, locally themed shows currently comprise up to 80 percent of MTV Asia's programming. MTV's strategy...

Nepal Earthquake: Prelude to Bigger Disaster?

June 2, 2015
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, killing 8,800, injuring thousands more and leaving many homeless. The quake and series of aftershocks also left property damage and devastated communities. International relief agencies rushed to the scene, but researchers warn that such...

Welcome To Brazil: The Effect of Immigration on the Country's Economy

January 9, 2015
Countries benefit by attracting and retaining highly qualified immigrants. New entrepreneurs create business and jobs, and can be key to economic development. Secure emerging economies are particularly attractive, and Brazil has seen a recent inflow of such skilled workers, with temporary immigrant...

BBC News: Namibia's Himba People Caught Between Traditions and Modernity

August 31, 2017
Small rural villages around the world are less isolated, and encroaching modern ways of life divide their people about how quickly to accept another language, women’s rights and family planning, schools and new curricula, or specialized businesses and consumerism. Pumza Fihlani of BBC News write...
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