The document provides an update on upcoming events and projects at the Pacific Basin Research Center (PBRC) in 2016. It notes that the PBRC will be hosting a conference on corporate-NGO environmental partnerships and releasing a call for applications for a post-doctoral fellowship focused on peace studies in the Pacific Basin. It also announces an expansion of the PBRC's student summer grant program to provide further funding and mentorship for Soka University of America students. Brief descriptions are provided of some new PBRC publications and an event recap from a past speaker on the Trans-Pacific Partnership is included. Profiles of six new PBRC Junior Scholars and their research interests relating to the Pacific Basin are featured.
This article analyzes the history of the World Bank during its first fifty years. It is argued that since its beginnings the Bank has used credit as a lever to expand its influ-ence and institutionalize economic ideas, concepts of the world, and political prescrip-tions in client states. Behind its technical façade, the Bank has always acted, albeit in different forms, in the interface of the political, economic, and intellectual fields at the international level, due to its singular condition as a lender, political actor, and inductor of ideas and prescriptions about what to do in questions of capitalist development, from an Anglo-Saxon perspective. Based on a wide and varied international literature and the sources of the institution itself, the text approaches the theme taking into account the US policy towards the institution, changes in international economic policy, and the principal
deisios of the Baks oad.
The US/Allies and the Emerging Powers: A Comparative Analysis of National Cap...Chukwuyem Iharagbon
This document provides a comparative analysis of the national capabilities of the US/Allies and Emerging Powers. It examines several indices of national power, including geographic location, population, defense capabilities, economic/financial capabilities, and influence of national currencies. While previous studies found that the US/Allies maintained an advantage in military and technology, this document argues that the Emerging Powers' large populations and growing financial influence through institutions like BRICS and SCO pose a challenge to US/Allies dominance. It recommends including national currency as a power index and redirecting defense spending toward development to maintain influence.
African Francophone countries are increasingly engaging with China politically, socially, culturally and economically since 1958, through bilateral and multilateral cooperation especially the machinations of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) create in Beijing on 2000.The recent growth of Chinese influence and companies across Africa in general, Africa Francophone in particular has drawn African and world attention. As a result, both economic and political implications are emerging at the global level, raising concerns among actors in the global economy. Most critic and literature to date that appears to borrow from the logic of dependency theory presents African Francophone Countries as pawns, subject to the demands of exploitative and dominant China, who is benefiting at Africa Francophone‟s expense. So for that reason, the relations between China and African Francophone require close examination, and this document seeks to address two major issues. First, it tries to and investigates whether or not dependency theory explains the nature of African Francophone nations and China‟s relationship, using Republic of Mali as a case study. Furthermore, it will address whether dependency theory can correctly describe this relationship. In this research we refer to Dos Santos‟ assertion. According to Dos Santos‟s assertion “the dependency is a historical condition in which the economy of a certain group of countries is conditioned by the development and expansion of another economy to which their own is subjected” (1). Some publication claim that the impact of Chinese engagement in Africa Francophone, whether positive or negative, whether on a comprehensive scale or a small scale benefiting the leaders class and a circle of privileges people, will be determined by African Francophone governments and their policies regarding China. While it is clear that African Francophone States have found a new partner for diplomatic support, trade, and aid even to resist Western interventions and initiated policies. It is also apparent that to accrue any sort of lasting benefit, African Francophone Nations must actively manage their relationship with China. Existing research has yet to adequately address the motivations of African Francophone who choose to engage with China and African Francophone perspectives on this growing relationship. This paper will attempt to address these questions in part by exploring Mali‟s China policy
This document analyzes factors affecting educational attainment in Latin America using PISA scores as the dependent variable. It uses Brazil as a case study and performs multivariable regressions to determine relationships. Key findings from the analyses show dependency, illiteracy, inequality and unemployment are strongly correlated with lower PISA scores in Brazil. At a macro level, urbanization, dependency and GDP per capita showed the strongest relationships with PISA scores. The study suggests Latin American countries need to address demographic changes and infrastructure to improve educational performance.
This document summarizes a report by Common Cause NY examining political spending related to education policy in New York State from 2005 to 2014. Some key findings include:
- Privatization groups outspent teachers unions in political contributions for the first time in 2014, with privatizers contributing over $33.8 million compared to $17 million from unions.
- From 2005 to 2014, privatization groups contributed $93.3 million total compared to $205 million from unions.
- The largest recipients of privatization funds were the NY Senate Republican Committee and Governor Cuomo, while unions contributed most to the Democratic Assembly and Working Families Party.
- Privatization spending has grown exponentially in recent years, while union spending
– United States relations are bilateral relations between Honduras and the United States, who have had formal relations since 1830. There is close cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of the War on Drugs[1] while the National Port Authority in Puerto Cortés is part of the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection's Container Security Initiative.
During the 1980s, Honduras supported U.S. policy opposing governments in Nicaragua and opposing an active insurgency in El Salvador. In June 2005, Honduras became the first country in the hemisphere to sign a Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) compact with the US Government. Honduras failed the corruption indicator required for continued funding into 2008. MCC will closely follow Honduras's progress on reducing corruption under an approved "remediation plan."
The United States recognized President Manuel Zelaya, ousted from power in the 2009 Honduran coup d'état, as the only constitutional president of Honduras.[2][3][4] "We believe that the coup was not legal and that President Zelaya remains the democratically elected president there," US President Barack Obama said.[5] Although U.S. officials have characterized the events as a coup, suspended joint military operations[6] and all non-emergency, non-immigrant visas,[7][8] and cut off certain non-humanitarian aid to Honduras,[9][10] they have held back from formally designating Zelaya's ouster as a "military coup", which would require them to cut off almost all aid to Honduras.[11][12][13] The United States subsequently warned the Micheletti government that it might not recognize the results of the November 29 elections if Zelaya was not allowed to return to power first,[14] and ultimately indicated that the November election would not be recognized, persuading the Micheletti regime to refer Zelaya's return to the Honduran Congress.[15]
The United States maintains a presence at the Soto Cano Air Base in Comayagua; the two countries conduct joint peacekeeping, counter-narcotics, humanitarian, disaster relief, and civic action exercises. U.S. troops conduct and provide logistics support for a variety of bilateral and multilateral exercises—medical, engineering, peacekeeping, counter-narcotics, and disaster relief.[citation needed]
Internationalization of Russian Universities: The Chinese VectorRussian Council
This Report was prepared by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) as a part of the project “The Development of Russian—Chinese Relations”, based on research of the practical experience accumulated by several leading Russian universities. The Report contains a number of particular recommendations aimed at reinforcing Russia’s positions in the education market of China and the Asia-Pacific region in general, as well as developing Russia’s innovation potential through the expansion of mutually beneficial scientific and educational cooperation between the two countries.
This document discusses a study on how cultural differences impact strategic decision making for international firms expanding into China. It begins with an overview of China's history, economy, education levels, and internet usage. It then discusses how cultural differences can impact business both externally in customer preferences and internally in management. The study aims to quantify cultural differences and incorporate them into multi-agent decision making models. It introduces a Cultural Intelligibility Coefficient to capture the impact of multiculturalism in the models. The importance of cultural planning and management is discussed as a way for firms to gain competitive advantage when expanding internationally into culturally different markets like China.
This article analyzes the history of the World Bank during its first fifty years. It is argued that since its beginnings the Bank has used credit as a lever to expand its influ-ence and institutionalize economic ideas, concepts of the world, and political prescrip-tions in client states. Behind its technical façade, the Bank has always acted, albeit in different forms, in the interface of the political, economic, and intellectual fields at the international level, due to its singular condition as a lender, political actor, and inductor of ideas and prescriptions about what to do in questions of capitalist development, from an Anglo-Saxon perspective. Based on a wide and varied international literature and the sources of the institution itself, the text approaches the theme taking into account the US policy towards the institution, changes in international economic policy, and the principal
deisios of the Baks oad.
The US/Allies and the Emerging Powers: A Comparative Analysis of National Cap...Chukwuyem Iharagbon
This document provides a comparative analysis of the national capabilities of the US/Allies and Emerging Powers. It examines several indices of national power, including geographic location, population, defense capabilities, economic/financial capabilities, and influence of national currencies. While previous studies found that the US/Allies maintained an advantage in military and technology, this document argues that the Emerging Powers' large populations and growing financial influence through institutions like BRICS and SCO pose a challenge to US/Allies dominance. It recommends including national currency as a power index and redirecting defense spending toward development to maintain influence.
African Francophone countries are increasingly engaging with China politically, socially, culturally and economically since 1958, through bilateral and multilateral cooperation especially the machinations of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) create in Beijing on 2000.The recent growth of Chinese influence and companies across Africa in general, Africa Francophone in particular has drawn African and world attention. As a result, both economic and political implications are emerging at the global level, raising concerns among actors in the global economy. Most critic and literature to date that appears to borrow from the logic of dependency theory presents African Francophone Countries as pawns, subject to the demands of exploitative and dominant China, who is benefiting at Africa Francophone‟s expense. So for that reason, the relations between China and African Francophone require close examination, and this document seeks to address two major issues. First, it tries to and investigates whether or not dependency theory explains the nature of African Francophone nations and China‟s relationship, using Republic of Mali as a case study. Furthermore, it will address whether dependency theory can correctly describe this relationship. In this research we refer to Dos Santos‟ assertion. According to Dos Santos‟s assertion “the dependency is a historical condition in which the economy of a certain group of countries is conditioned by the development and expansion of another economy to which their own is subjected” (1). Some publication claim that the impact of Chinese engagement in Africa Francophone, whether positive or negative, whether on a comprehensive scale or a small scale benefiting the leaders class and a circle of privileges people, will be determined by African Francophone governments and their policies regarding China. While it is clear that African Francophone States have found a new partner for diplomatic support, trade, and aid even to resist Western interventions and initiated policies. It is also apparent that to accrue any sort of lasting benefit, African Francophone Nations must actively manage their relationship with China. Existing research has yet to adequately address the motivations of African Francophone who choose to engage with China and African Francophone perspectives on this growing relationship. This paper will attempt to address these questions in part by exploring Mali‟s China policy
This document analyzes factors affecting educational attainment in Latin America using PISA scores as the dependent variable. It uses Brazil as a case study and performs multivariable regressions to determine relationships. Key findings from the analyses show dependency, illiteracy, inequality and unemployment are strongly correlated with lower PISA scores in Brazil. At a macro level, urbanization, dependency and GDP per capita showed the strongest relationships with PISA scores. The study suggests Latin American countries need to address demographic changes and infrastructure to improve educational performance.
This document summarizes a report by Common Cause NY examining political spending related to education policy in New York State from 2005 to 2014. Some key findings include:
- Privatization groups outspent teachers unions in political contributions for the first time in 2014, with privatizers contributing over $33.8 million compared to $17 million from unions.
- From 2005 to 2014, privatization groups contributed $93.3 million total compared to $205 million from unions.
- The largest recipients of privatization funds were the NY Senate Republican Committee and Governor Cuomo, while unions contributed most to the Democratic Assembly and Working Families Party.
- Privatization spending has grown exponentially in recent years, while union spending
– United States relations are bilateral relations between Honduras and the United States, who have had formal relations since 1830. There is close cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the areas of the War on Drugs[1] while the National Port Authority in Puerto Cortés is part of the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection's Container Security Initiative.
During the 1980s, Honduras supported U.S. policy opposing governments in Nicaragua and opposing an active insurgency in El Salvador. In June 2005, Honduras became the first country in the hemisphere to sign a Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) compact with the US Government. Honduras failed the corruption indicator required for continued funding into 2008. MCC will closely follow Honduras's progress on reducing corruption under an approved "remediation plan."
The United States recognized President Manuel Zelaya, ousted from power in the 2009 Honduran coup d'état, as the only constitutional president of Honduras.[2][3][4] "We believe that the coup was not legal and that President Zelaya remains the democratically elected president there," US President Barack Obama said.[5] Although U.S. officials have characterized the events as a coup, suspended joint military operations[6] and all non-emergency, non-immigrant visas,[7][8] and cut off certain non-humanitarian aid to Honduras,[9][10] they have held back from formally designating Zelaya's ouster as a "military coup", which would require them to cut off almost all aid to Honduras.[11][12][13] The United States subsequently warned the Micheletti government that it might not recognize the results of the November 29 elections if Zelaya was not allowed to return to power first,[14] and ultimately indicated that the November election would not be recognized, persuading the Micheletti regime to refer Zelaya's return to the Honduran Congress.[15]
The United States maintains a presence at the Soto Cano Air Base in Comayagua; the two countries conduct joint peacekeeping, counter-narcotics, humanitarian, disaster relief, and civic action exercises. U.S. troops conduct and provide logistics support for a variety of bilateral and multilateral exercises—medical, engineering, peacekeeping, counter-narcotics, and disaster relief.[citation needed]
Internationalization of Russian Universities: The Chinese VectorRussian Council
This Report was prepared by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) as a part of the project “The Development of Russian—Chinese Relations”, based on research of the practical experience accumulated by several leading Russian universities. The Report contains a number of particular recommendations aimed at reinforcing Russia’s positions in the education market of China and the Asia-Pacific region in general, as well as developing Russia’s innovation potential through the expansion of mutually beneficial scientific and educational cooperation between the two countries.
This document discusses a study on how cultural differences impact strategic decision making for international firms expanding into China. It begins with an overview of China's history, economy, education levels, and internet usage. It then discusses how cultural differences can impact business both externally in customer preferences and internally in management. The study aims to quantify cultural differences and incorporate them into multi-agent decision making models. It introduces a Cultural Intelligibility Coefficient to capture the impact of multiculturalism in the models. The importance of cultural planning and management is discussed as a way for firms to gain competitive advantage when expanding internationally into culturally different markets like China.
Las plantas producen su propio alimento a través de la fotosíntesis usando luz solar, dióxido de carbono y agua. Realizan la respiración para obtener energía y crecer, absorbiendo minerales por las raíces y oxígeno por las hojas. La semilla germina en el suelo, salen raíces y la planta crece hasta florecer y dar frutos, completando así el ciclo de reproducción.
Safety in Design & Multicultural Teams - National Safety Convention - PDM pre...Pedram Danesh-Mand
The document discusses safety in design for multicultural teams. It notes that a large company operates in 55 countries with 40,000 employees, presenting challenges for diverse teams. Key challenges include decision-making structures, leadership communication styles, language barriers, and inconsistent safety approaches. Key recommendations are to understand risks, form knowledgeable teams, monitor communication networks, link safety directly to design changes, and ensure effective communication. The presentation raises communicating safety effectively in multicultural teams.
This document summarizes a real estate project called Pinnacle located in Tambaram, Chennai. It is within 2 km of major roads and transportation links and close to several schools and hospitals. Pinnacle offers 2 BHK flats ranging from 983-1005 sqft priced between 38-41 lakhs. Amenities include separate lifts for each block, a covered car park, and utilities like three-phase electricity and high-quality finishes. The project is currently under construction with handover planned from October 2013.
Profissão escritor a pata formosa adriana tavares pimentelAdriana Pavek
O documento discute o livro infantil "A Pata Formosa", que aborda a adoção de uma forma sensível. A autora elogia a maneira como o livro ensina sobre empatia e a importância de ajudar os outros.
Intelligence analysis takes raw information collected about an enemy and uses it to answer tactical questions about current operations or predict future behavior. There are various types of reasoning and methods used in the analysis process, which involves defining problems, generating hypotheses, gathering information, evaluating sources and hypotheses, and producing reports in a timely manner. The goal of analysis is to enhance intelligence and provide clear advice on emerging problems, potential strategies, and recommended courses of action.
This document provides designs for content pages with pictures and articles. The first design includes a title picture at the top followed by dates and short descriptions of articles below. The second design lists articles without a title picture and includes a masthead. Both designs showcase content through a combination of images and text summaries.
Comentários sobre A Pata Formosa de Adriana Tavares PimentelAdriana Pavek
O livro "A Pata Formosa" fala sobre uma pata que deseja ser mãe, mas não consegue realizar seu sonho. Ela conversa com a amiga Jurubeba sobre suas aflições. O Conselho de Galinhas se reúne para ajudá-la, fazendo-a lidar com a desigualdade de gêneros para realizar seu desejo. A autora usa a história para ensinar valores como respeito às diferenças e solidariedade às crianças.
Physical Security is the prime subject of every individual. This ppt has been prepared for the persons who are in security jobs, specifically the big houses who are engaging the security specialists to safe guard their assets round the clock.
Adelaida Garcia is a human resources professional with over 15 years of experience in HR roles such as generalist, coordinator, and assistant. She has a strong background in recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and developing HR policies and procedures. Garcia is seeking a career opportunity in human resources management where she can utilize her expertise and experience.
Urban Design- International Convention Centre, DwarkaArka Majhi
This document provides plans and analyses for a mixed-use development project that includes a convention center, offices, and two hotels. It includes a site analysis, case study, site plan, floor plans for the podium level and individual buildings, 3D views, and model photos to illustrate the design of the project.
SocialBeat - Báo cáo phân tích Tổng quan ngành Bất động sản - Nhóm sản phẩm c...SocialBeat
Báo cáo Tổng quan về thị trường Bất động sản kèm đi sâu phân tích nhóm sản phẩm Căn hộ chung cư trên internet và Mạng xã hội lần đầu tiên được thực hiện bởi SocialBeat.
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2. Phân tích chuyên sâu về nhóm sản phẩm Chung cư để bán
Mọi thông tin và phân tích được thực hiện bởi SocialBeat - Giải pháp Thu thập, Hệ thống, Phân tích dữ liệu Internet và MXH hàng đầu Việt Nam.
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1) The document reviews the book "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, which argues that a country's long-term economic success or failure depends on whether its political and economic institutions are inclusive or extractive.
2) It provides examples of how inclusive institutions in countries like the United States have led to prosperity, while extractive institutions in countries like Mexico have caused inequality and poverty.
3) While the book makes a compelling case, the review notes that it lacks some statistical evidence and leaves some country comparisons open to retrospective bias, though it remains an interesting introductory text on determinants of economic success.
The document summarizes recent developments from the PBRC, including two task forces. The first task force addressed partnerships between environmental NGOs and corporations, and their findings will be shared through an article. The second task force is establishing a working group on internal migration governance. The working group will examine how governments and communities should address the political, economic, and humanitarian challenges of internal migration. They will write case studies and meet in early 2017.
This document discusses India's international relationships and their impact on the country's economic growth. It provides context on the history of international relations and outlines key determinants of foreign policy. India maintains relationships with many countries around the world, and its national security relies on both internal strength and its ability to exist and develop within the international environment. Bilateral relationships, regional and global groups, and the policies of other nations can all affect India's interests. Examining these dynamics and China's growing global influence is important for understanding India's current international policies and their role in economic development.
Contemporary christian organizations in the development of mass communication...Alexander Decker
Christian organizations in Nigeria have contributed significantly to the development of mass communication in recent years. They engage print and electronic media to spread their religious messages, contributing to growth in advertising, education and training, employment, and reading culture. While primarily aiming to propagate religious values, these organizations have directly and indirectly supported national development, including the media sector. Their activities are an important part of Nigeria's social landscape and have noticeable impacts on patterns of development in the country.
A REVIEW OF WHY NATIONS FAILS. DocumentsShiEla52762
This summary provides an overview of the book "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson:
The book argues that a nation's economic success or failure depends more on its political and economic institutions than other factors like culture or geography. Nations with inclusive political structures that distribute power widely and uphold property rights and the rule of law have achieved sustained economic growth. Nations with extractive institutions that concentrate power in the hands of elites stagnate economically. Historical examples from the US, Mexico, England, and other nations demonstrate how their long-term trajectories diverged based on inclusive vs. extractive institutions formed during colonization or state-building. The book uses this framework to analyze various theories for underdevelopment and
Economic Inequality and Civilian Support for Democracy_Latin America and the ...nicpalmer101
This document is an honors project by Nicholos Palmer submitted in fulfillment of requirements for the Esther G. Maynor Honors College at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The project examines the relationship between economic inequality and civilian support for democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean. It begins with an acknowledgments section and table of contents. It then presents an abstract that summarizes the study, which hypothesizes that citizens who believe inequality is high and should be reduced are more likely to lose faith in democracy, but finds the opposite through statistical analysis. The introduction provides background on inequality in the region and issues of populism and economic policy.
China's Influence on Civil Society and Civic Space in Latin America and the C...FARO
The methodology of the study is based on an exhaustive bibliographic review of the specialized literature of the last ten years on the presence of China in the continent, the analysis of economic statistics and information obtained from interviews with academic experts in the field, as well as with leaders and members of civil society organizations (foundations, associations, social movements, environmental organizations).
This document provides an annotated bibliography for Cynthia Lewis on topics related to development theory, world economy, consumerism, and trade. It lists 14 academic sources that Cynthia found useful for her research interests, which stem from her background in anthropology with a focus on cultural backgrounds and interests in development theory, economics, business law, and gender differences in business and finance globally. For each source, a brief summary is provided on how the source relates to Cynthia's research areas.
This document summarizes Kent Wilkinson's lecture on social scientific and interpretive traditions in international communication research. It discusses two main traditions - effects research that focuses on how messages elicit responses, and political economy/interpretation research prevalent in Europe. It also outlines three paradigms in development communication - modernization, dependency, and alternative approaches emphasizing local participation. The document contrasts social scientific and humanistic approaches to theory and research.
Las plantas producen su propio alimento a través de la fotosíntesis usando luz solar, dióxido de carbono y agua. Realizan la respiración para obtener energía y crecer, absorbiendo minerales por las raíces y oxígeno por las hojas. La semilla germina en el suelo, salen raíces y la planta crece hasta florecer y dar frutos, completando así el ciclo de reproducción.
Safety in Design & Multicultural Teams - National Safety Convention - PDM pre...Pedram Danesh-Mand
The document discusses safety in design for multicultural teams. It notes that a large company operates in 55 countries with 40,000 employees, presenting challenges for diverse teams. Key challenges include decision-making structures, leadership communication styles, language barriers, and inconsistent safety approaches. Key recommendations are to understand risks, form knowledgeable teams, monitor communication networks, link safety directly to design changes, and ensure effective communication. The presentation raises communicating safety effectively in multicultural teams.
This document summarizes a real estate project called Pinnacle located in Tambaram, Chennai. It is within 2 km of major roads and transportation links and close to several schools and hospitals. Pinnacle offers 2 BHK flats ranging from 983-1005 sqft priced between 38-41 lakhs. Amenities include separate lifts for each block, a covered car park, and utilities like three-phase electricity and high-quality finishes. The project is currently under construction with handover planned from October 2013.
Profissão escritor a pata formosa adriana tavares pimentelAdriana Pavek
O documento discute o livro infantil "A Pata Formosa", que aborda a adoção de uma forma sensível. A autora elogia a maneira como o livro ensina sobre empatia e a importância de ajudar os outros.
Intelligence analysis takes raw information collected about an enemy and uses it to answer tactical questions about current operations or predict future behavior. There are various types of reasoning and methods used in the analysis process, which involves defining problems, generating hypotheses, gathering information, evaluating sources and hypotheses, and producing reports in a timely manner. The goal of analysis is to enhance intelligence and provide clear advice on emerging problems, potential strategies, and recommended courses of action.
This document provides designs for content pages with pictures and articles. The first design includes a title picture at the top followed by dates and short descriptions of articles below. The second design lists articles without a title picture and includes a masthead. Both designs showcase content through a combination of images and text summaries.
Comentários sobre A Pata Formosa de Adriana Tavares PimentelAdriana Pavek
O livro "A Pata Formosa" fala sobre uma pata que deseja ser mãe, mas não consegue realizar seu sonho. Ela conversa com a amiga Jurubeba sobre suas aflições. O Conselho de Galinhas se reúne para ajudá-la, fazendo-a lidar com a desigualdade de gêneros para realizar seu desejo. A autora usa a história para ensinar valores como respeito às diferenças e solidariedade às crianças.
Physical Security is the prime subject of every individual. This ppt has been prepared for the persons who are in security jobs, specifically the big houses who are engaging the security specialists to safe guard their assets round the clock.
Adelaida Garcia is a human resources professional with over 15 years of experience in HR roles such as generalist, coordinator, and assistant. She has a strong background in recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and developing HR policies and procedures. Garcia is seeking a career opportunity in human resources management where she can utilize her expertise and experience.
Urban Design- International Convention Centre, DwarkaArka Majhi
This document provides plans and analyses for a mixed-use development project that includes a convention center, offices, and two hotels. It includes a site analysis, case study, site plan, floor plans for the podium level and individual buildings, 3D views, and model photos to illustrate the design of the project.
SocialBeat - Báo cáo phân tích Tổng quan ngành Bất động sản - Nhóm sản phẩm c...SocialBeat
Báo cáo Tổng quan về thị trường Bất động sản kèm đi sâu phân tích nhóm sản phẩm Căn hộ chung cư trên internet và Mạng xã hội lần đầu tiên được thực hiện bởi SocialBeat.
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1) The document reviews the book "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson, which argues that a country's long-term economic success or failure depends on whether its political and economic institutions are inclusive or extractive.
2) It provides examples of how inclusive institutions in countries like the United States have led to prosperity, while extractive institutions in countries like Mexico have caused inequality and poverty.
3) While the book makes a compelling case, the review notes that it lacks some statistical evidence and leaves some country comparisons open to retrospective bias, though it remains an interesting introductory text on determinants of economic success.
The document summarizes recent developments from the PBRC, including two task forces. The first task force addressed partnerships between environmental NGOs and corporations, and their findings will be shared through an article. The second task force is establishing a working group on internal migration governance. The working group will examine how governments and communities should address the political, economic, and humanitarian challenges of internal migration. They will write case studies and meet in early 2017.
This document discusses India's international relationships and their impact on the country's economic growth. It provides context on the history of international relations and outlines key determinants of foreign policy. India maintains relationships with many countries around the world, and its national security relies on both internal strength and its ability to exist and develop within the international environment. Bilateral relationships, regional and global groups, and the policies of other nations can all affect India's interests. Examining these dynamics and China's growing global influence is important for understanding India's current international policies and their role in economic development.
Contemporary christian organizations in the development of mass communication...Alexander Decker
Christian organizations in Nigeria have contributed significantly to the development of mass communication in recent years. They engage print and electronic media to spread their religious messages, contributing to growth in advertising, education and training, employment, and reading culture. While primarily aiming to propagate religious values, these organizations have directly and indirectly supported national development, including the media sector. Their activities are an important part of Nigeria's social landscape and have noticeable impacts on patterns of development in the country.
A REVIEW OF WHY NATIONS FAILS. DocumentsShiEla52762
This summary provides an overview of the book "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson:
The book argues that a nation's economic success or failure depends more on its political and economic institutions than other factors like culture or geography. Nations with inclusive political structures that distribute power widely and uphold property rights and the rule of law have achieved sustained economic growth. Nations with extractive institutions that concentrate power in the hands of elites stagnate economically. Historical examples from the US, Mexico, England, and other nations demonstrate how their long-term trajectories diverged based on inclusive vs. extractive institutions formed during colonization or state-building. The book uses this framework to analyze various theories for underdevelopment and
Economic Inequality and Civilian Support for Democracy_Latin America and the ...nicpalmer101
This document is an honors project by Nicholos Palmer submitted in fulfillment of requirements for the Esther G. Maynor Honors College at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The project examines the relationship between economic inequality and civilian support for democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean. It begins with an acknowledgments section and table of contents. It then presents an abstract that summarizes the study, which hypothesizes that citizens who believe inequality is high and should be reduced are more likely to lose faith in democracy, but finds the opposite through statistical analysis. The introduction provides background on inequality in the region and issues of populism and economic policy.
China's Influence on Civil Society and Civic Space in Latin America and the C...FARO
The methodology of the study is based on an exhaustive bibliographic review of the specialized literature of the last ten years on the presence of China in the continent, the analysis of economic statistics and information obtained from interviews with academic experts in the field, as well as with leaders and members of civil society organizations (foundations, associations, social movements, environmental organizations).
This document provides an annotated bibliography for Cynthia Lewis on topics related to development theory, world economy, consumerism, and trade. It lists 14 academic sources that Cynthia found useful for her research interests, which stem from her background in anthropology with a focus on cultural backgrounds and interests in development theory, economics, business law, and gender differences in business and finance globally. For each source, a brief summary is provided on how the source relates to Cynthia's research areas.
This document summarizes Kent Wilkinson's lecture on social scientific and interpretive traditions in international communication research. It discusses two main traditions - effects research that focuses on how messages elicit responses, and political economy/interpretation research prevalent in Europe. It also outlines three paradigms in development communication - modernization, dependency, and alternative approaches emphasizing local participation. The document contrasts social scientific and humanistic approaches to theory and research.
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Chapter 1 Global Issues: Challenges of Globalization
A GROWING WORLDWIDE CONNECTEDNESS IN THE AGE OF GLOBALIZATION HAS GIVEN CITIZENS MORE OF A VOICE TO EXPRESS THEIR DISSATISFACTION. In Brazil, Protestors calling for a wide range of reforms marched toward the soccer stadium where a match would be played between Brazil and Uruguay.
Learning Objectives
1. 1.1Identify important terms in international relations
2. 1.2Report the need to adopt an interdisciplinary approach in understanding the impact of new world events
3. 1.3Examine the formation of the modern states with respect to the thirty years’ war in 1618
4. 1.4Recall the challenges to the four types of sovereignty
5. 1.5Report that the European Union was created by redefining the sovereignty of its nations for lasting peace and security
6. 1.6Recall the influence exerted by the Catholic church, transnational companies, and other NGOs in dictating world events
7. 1.7Examine how globalization has brought about greater interdependence between states
8. 1.8Record the major causes of globalization
9. 1.9Review the most important forms of globalization
10. 1.10Recount the five waves of globalization
11. 1.11Recognize reasons as to why France and the US resist globalization
12. 1.12Examine the three dominant views of the extent to which globalization exists
Revolutions in technology, finance, transportation, and communications and different ways of thinking that characterize interdependence and globalization have eroded the power and significance of nation-states and profoundly altered international relations. Countries share power with nonstate actors that have proliferated as states have failed to deal effectively with major global problems.
Many governments have subcontracted several traditional responsibilities to private companies and have created public-private partnerships in some areas. This is exemplified by the hundreds of special economic zones in China, Dubai, and elsewhere. Contracting out traditional functions of government, combined with the centralization of massive amounts of data, facilitated Edward Snowden’s ability to leak what seems to be an almost unlimited amount of information on America’s spying activities.
The connections between states and citizens, a cornerstone of international relations, have been weakened partly by global communications and migration. Social media enable people around the world to challenge governments and to participate in global governance. The prevalence of mass protests globally demonstrates growing frustration with governments’ inability to meet the demands of the people, especially the global middle class.
The growth of multiple national identities, citizenships, and passports challenges traditional international relations. States that played dominant roles in international affairs must now deal with their declining power as global power is more diffused with the rise of China, India, Brazil, and other emerging market countries. States are i.
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The research project focuses on cultural subsystems such as religion, kinship, and recreation, as well as Mexico's prevailing perspectives regarding time, change, and material issues. It also contrasts Mexico with the United States in terms of Hofstede's findings on the four characteristics of culture: power distance, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity, and individualism. The investigation discovers that Catholicism is the most widely practiced religion in Mexico and that kinship relationships are extremely important to many Mexicans. While bullfights are the most popular spectator sports in the country, popular sports like soccer, baseball, and jai-alai are also popular among locals. People in Mexico believe that time is limitless, and they are open to change and material circumstances since they value achievement. According to Hofstede's four cultural dimensions, Mexico, unlike the United States, has a high power distance, a strong propensity for avoiding uncertainty, and is a collectivist society. Although both countries have high levels of masculinity, masculinity is evident in the United States at both the individual and national levels. As the U.S. manager of a Mexican business, these discrepancies have a substantial impact on my managerial activities.
Cultural Profile of Mexico
Mexico is the third-largest country in Latin America, behind Brazil and Argentina. It is located in the south of North America. Both extremes of poverty and prosperity characterize the country. Due to its industrial basis, immense natural resources, and large population, it remains one of Latin America's most powerful economic and political forces. Around 18 percent of the population lives in extreme poverty, and school dropout rates, absenteeism, and grade repeat are major issues in poor regions (Icfdn, 2019). It has seen a series of economic booms as a result of these, which have resulted in a number of significant social advantages.
Cultural Subsystems
Religion, kinship, and recreation are the three main cultural subsystems in Mexico. Marriage, family, and gender roles and statuses are some of the other subsystems.
Religion
Mexico's major religion is Catholic, and the indigenous people of Mexico gladly accept its ideas and traditions. According to research, the people of Mexico accepted Catholicism following the Spanish invasion, and Catholic beliefs still saturate everyday life in Mexico. Furthermore, the Catholic Church has played an important and significant role in Mexican history. For example, the Virgin of Guadalupe, the country's patron saint, has a shrine in Mexico City that draws thousands of pilgrims from around the world. The Catholic calendar determines the most important religious festivals in Mexico, such as Easter. As a result, priests are the most important religious practitioners, officiating at events like as weddings, births, and conducting regular religious services.
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When the cold war was over at the end of 1980th, we expected that the 21st century would be peaceful, progressive, and politically stable. On the contrary, the strong consciousness of ETHNICITY was dramatically emerged in eastern European ethnic groups that were controlled by the old Soviet Union. The worse situation was the case of old Yugoslavia where were divided into three parts with arms. As we know, that war was the terrible genocide as we know.
What is “ Medical Anthropology?
Health and Sickness could be defined as the dynamic studies. Because, the concept of the sickness and health is depended on the indigenous values. It means “dynamics”.
2. Biomedicine and cultural( behavial sciences can be understood reciprocally.
Cultural Diagnosis.
The fact that the past scientific research and analysis gather so many different specialists needs to be stress. No profession can get alone the right perspective to comprehend the destructiveness of violence, we need different points of view to fight against it and hopefully to transfer this knowledge to the policy making body. It is my hope that our policy makers and society will begin to realize the importance of the anthropological aspects which I am going to discuss in this short paper.
Now, I would like to take this opportunity to share the role of Anthropology in this issue with policy makers and anthropologists but, let me first show about the role of anthropology in the process of development and its connection with violence. I believe that the anthropological theory should apply to the practical field. Another word, I would say that anthropologists must put on two hats (theoretical and practical).
The work was presented during the II Workshop on Medical Anthropology in Rome, October 14th - 15th 2011.
This document discusses security challenges in Africa related to internally displaced persons, refugees, and economic migration. It focuses on South Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, and Libya, and proposes recommendations for US-EU cooperation. For South Sudan, it recommends supporting displaced populations and strengthening regional security cooperation. For Nigeria, it recommends assisting anti-corruption efforts to promote economic development and reduce migration. For Kenya, it recommends increased counterterrorism aid in exchange for continued operation of the Dadaab refugee camp. And for Libya, it recommends capacity building to help create a stable government and reduce instability-fueled migration.
This document discusses security challenges in Africa related to internally displaced persons, refugees, and economic migration. It focuses on South Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, and Libya, and proposes recommendations for US-EU cooperation. For South Sudan, it recommends supporting displaced populations and strengthening regional security cooperation. For Nigeria, it recommends assisting anti-corruption efforts to promote economic development and reduce migration. For Kenya, it recommends increased counterterrorism aid in exchange for continued operation of the Dadaab refugee camp. And for Libya, it recommends capacity building to help create a stable government and reduce instability-fueled migration.
The School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University aims to be a leading institution for transborder knowledge and programs in the US and internationally. It views the US-Mexico border region as an integrated ecological, economic, and geopolitical complex. The school's goals are to conduct integrated undergraduate and graduate programs studying the transborder region, develop research projects to enhance the well-being of border populations, and support academic initiatives on comparative border studies. It seeks to partner with other ASU schools and organizations and universities in Mexico to conduct transborder research and instruction.
This document provides a professional profile and curriculum vitae for Miryam Hazán, Ph.D. It summarizes her educational background and experience in areas such as policy research, social science methodology, international migration, and Mexican and Latin American politics. She has over 20 years of experience working for organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank, International Republican Institute, and Migration Policy Institute. She holds a Ph.D. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and has authored several books, book chapters, and research reports on topics related to immigration policy, migration and development trends, and Latin American politics.
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pbrc-update-28
1. CONTENTS
Spring 2016 Number 28
NOTE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
A
s we enter 2016, the Pacific Basin Research Center is pre-
paring for a variety of new projects and events. We have
several new books in print as part of our series with Pal-
grave Macmillan, Politics, Economics, and Inclusive De-
velopment. This Spring, we look forward to hosting the second
meeting from our taskforce on corporate-NGO environmental part-
nerships, leading towards the publication of the taskforce’s working
paper, penned by Garry Brewer (Yale) and Jorge Rivera (George
Washington University). We are also excited to release the call for
applications for next year’s John D. Montgomery Post-Doctoral Fel-
low, which will focus on peace studies in the Pacific Bain, a core
concern for Soka University of America and the PBRC.
On campus , we are excited to announce the expansion of our stu-
dent summer grant program. For many years, the PBRC has sup-
ported SUA students to undertake internships, attend conferences,
conduct research, or take part in other exciting activities. Given the
many opportunities for SUA students throughout the Pacific Basin
and beyond, the 2016 grant will provide further funding and men-
torship, allowing our students to get the most out of their summers
and seek to contribute towards global change.
By Dr. Shane Barter
PBRC
Update
SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, ALISO VIEJO
www.pbrc.soka.edu
Envir Partnership
Taskforce Conference
Pg. 10
PBRC Jr. Scholars
Pg. 6
Spring 16 Speaker
Dr. Richard Fox
Pg. 14
2. PBRC STAFF AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Staff
William L. Ascher
Director
Shane Barter
Associate Director
Kayo Yoshikawa
Program Coordinator
Advisory Committee
Garry Brewer, Yale
Shabbir Cheema, East-West Center
Edward Feasel, SUA
Ian Read, SUA
Michael Lofchie, UCLA
Page 2
These are just some of the upcoming programs for 2016—these and other initiatives are dis-
cussed in the Spring edition of the PBRC Update!
3. PBRC Update
NEW PUBLICATION
Page 3
For more information on PBRC publications, visit:
http://www.pbrc.soka.edu/publications/default.aspx
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND IN-
TER-GROUP VIOLENCE
Insights on Conflict-Sensitive Development
Drawing on economic, political, and psychological theory, policy
experiences, and case studies of the three regional volumes in
the series (Economic Development Strategies and the Evolution of
Violence in Latin America; Development Strategies, Identities,
and Conflict in Asia; and The Economic Roots of Conflict and Co-
operation in Africa), this book assesses the risks and opportuni-
ties of development strategies regarding the likelihood of inter-
group violence. Policymakers and development practitioners will
greatly benefit from this detailed and comprehensive analysis of
how development initiatives may affect group identities, influence
multiple disparities among groups, create "conflict-opportunity
structures," and change the dynamics of state-society relations.
FORTHCOMING TITLES
The Politics of Inclusive Development by Judith A. Teichman
The Evolution of Development Thinking by William Ascher,
Garry D. Brewer, G. Shabbir Cheema, and John M. Heffron
4. PBRC Update
Fall 2015 Speaker Event Report I
Page 4
By Jaroslav Zapletal, PBRC Research Assistant
D
uring the fall semester, Dr. José Luis León-Manríquez delighted Soka
University of America with his visit. A Professor of International & East
Asian Studies at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico City,
Dr. León-Manríquez addressed the somewhat heated discussions about the
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). He offered a Mexican perspective toward the
controversial agreement, one distinct from that of the United States.
The TPP is a unique deal that, due to its economic magnitude and geo-
graphical breadth, demands discussion. The deal will deepen linkages across the Pacific Basin
through a new trade and investment framework. However, it excludes China, Brazil, and Argentina.
Thus, it could help create a more coherent regional economic system, or could deepen divisions
between liberal and closed economies. The deal remains highly controversial (as some of its parts
are still kept in secrecy) and receives mixed feedback from academics, politician, and business pro-
fessionals
Dr. León-Manríquez, a former foreign intelligence officer, offered a distinct perspective. He
suggested that if Mexico signed under the pre-set conditions (as Mexico did), the TPP would essen-
tially end up being yet another free trade agreement (FTA) of rather little significance to the country
Nearly 90% of Mexican exports go to the U.S., yet many goods are assembled in Mexico us-
ing parts imported from Asia. Mexico has an FTA with Japan (mostly importing automobile parts),
Malaysia, and Taiwan, but not with China. Although Mexican trade with China has been rising, Dr.
León-Manríquez demonstrated that the value is exaggerated. Because the TPP would not be nota-
México, Asia and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Dr. José Luis León-Manríquez
5. Page 5
bly useful for Mexico on its way to more unfettered international trade, Dr. León-Manríquez ar-
gued the country should promote trade with China and Asia holistically, as it is the groundwork
for Mexican international trade in general and could yield solid economic growth for the country.
“Unfortunately, corporations decide,” Dr. León-Manríquez noted, emphasizing that Mexico re-
mains to be a decision-taker. Additionally, as mentioned earlier, the bureaucratic machine does
not help either.
Dr. León-Manríquez offered another interesting point – if the Mexican government does
not undertake transform its approach toward the deal, the reality compared to the expectations
for the deal might as well fall short of the mark. Generally, the Mexican press extols the TPP
and voices the government’s belief that it will boost foreign trade and economic growth. Unless
investment in Asia (and Asia-Pacific) is prioritized, especially in China, Mexico will not experi-
ence much economic growth.
SUA students benefit-
ted a great deal from Dr. Le-
ón-Manríquez’s visit. While
critics and supporters of the
TPP provide considerable
hype, the agreement will on-
ly include some Pacific
countries, namely those that
already have free trade
agreements with one anoth-
er. Still, the TPP represents
a step towards greater eco-
nomic integration across the
Pacific Basin, demanding
continued scrutiny on cam-
puses and beyond.
6. Page 6
PBRC STUDENT PROGRAM
Gabrielle Garfunkel ‘16
Gabrielle Garfunkel is a fourth year student at Soka University of
America. She started working at the PBRC in August 2015 and be-
came a PBRC Junior Scholar in October 2015. She is excited to be
able to work with the PBRC to pursue her interest in researching
state and society relationships, especially in the context of religious
states and the treatment of minorities in their jurisdiction.
Kenichi Morita ‘17
Kenichi Morita is a student at Soka University of America who is study-
ing economics, whose interests broadly extends to political science and
sociology. Fascinated by the the roles policies play in supporting low in-
come families and households, Kenichi hopes to apply what he has learned
to better understand the condition of urban poverty within Californian
cities, and one day work to address the deeply-rooted, complex issues sur-
rounding disenfranchised and neglected communities especially within his
local city of Los Angeles.
MEET OUR NEW JUNIOR SCHOLARS!
The PBRC Junior Scholars have interests mirroring those of the PBRC—
humanistic development in the Pacific Basin. The program reflects the PBRC’s
goal of deepening its ties to Soka students, whose energies and ideas can shape
the direction of the Center.
PBRC Update
7. PBRC STUDENT PROGRAM Cont’d
Page 7
Jianmin “Jimmy” Shao ‘17
Jianmin’s research interests are based on the feminist theory of in-
tersectionality and the psychological theory of minority stress. He is
interested in examining how the Western discourses of gender, class,
sexuality, and minority stress intersect with cultural-specific values in
East Asian societies (China, Japan, and Korea), and how this intersec-
tion influences and shapes identity development, marginalized and
oppressed experiences, and psychological well-being of people in
Asia Pacific area.
Amanda Boralessa ‘18
Amanda is a member of the class of 2018 and comes from Massachu-
setts. She is concentrating in International Studies with her interests
focused on poverty, social justice and human rights. For Amanda, the
Pacific Basin region is an integral part of her identity, growing up on
one side of the United States, studying on the other here in Califor-
nia, her family originates across the Pacific Ocean in Sri Lanka and she
will be studying in Latin America for study abroad. She is interested in
how history, especially colonial rule, has shaped and continues to
affect peoples of the world. She hopes to someday work in social de-
velopment, foreign relations and human rights.
Christopher Looper ‘18
The topics Christopher is interested in involve implementing the
study of humanities to understand current day issues. He is primarily
interested in how the study of cultural texts, such as fiction and reli-
gious texts unique to certain regions, can be used to understand and
resolve regional conflicts. His geographic focus is primarily within
East Asia, with an interest in various aspects of issues such as civil
rights, implementation of socialism, and imperialism."
8. PBRC STUDENT PROGRAM Cont’d
Page 8
Jaroslav Zapletal ‘18
Jaro was born and raised in the Czech Republic. Growing up in
the era of the country’s transition to a market economy, it was
then when he had the opportunity to observe his parents' en-
trepreneurial efforts in the new economic environment. Conse-
quently, he became interested in the Czech Republic’s, as well
as European, political economy, and it later brought him to the
field of Euro-Asian relations, which he has developed a huge
interest for. His other research interests include economics and
investment (particularly Latin America and its interconnection
with Asia and the United States), philosophy and Chinese lan-
guage and culture.
Yuye Zhou ‘18
Yuye is a second year student. Her interest lies in the field of environ-
mental justice and nature conservancy. Coming from a highly industri-
alized city Chongqing, China and having traveled to different cities
around the world, Yuye has seen a lot of practices towards economic
development that are at the expense of environmental well-being. Her
future goals are to utilize her knowledge to mitigate climate change,
promote sustainable development and build a healthy connection be-
tween human and nature worldwide.
Risa Nakayama ‘18
Born in Okinawa, Japan, the home of the biggest U.S. military base in
the country since after WWII, Risa has grown to have a deep interest
in base-related issues. Living in an island of culture fusion where
many cultures have come together throughout its history, her inter-
est is not limited to international relations but includes compara-
tive cultural studies, such as gender, society, and people. As she stud-
ied the broader history of East Asia at SUA, she has also grown an
interest in possibilities of local/regional development of Japan and
East Asia as a whole, beyond just Okinawa.
9. PBRC STUDENT PROGRAM Cont’d
Page 9
Zaw Lin Htet ‘19
Zaw is a first year student from Yangon, Myanmar. Due
to his upbringing in a multi-ethnic country under a re-
pressive military regime, he has always been enthusias-
tic to learn about developmental sciences. His research
areas are civil-military relations, democratization,
wealth sharing, and state building. Despite the transi-
tion to democracy, the current Myanmar government is
a quasi-civilian one with the military holding power in
law making and security. He aims to explore the role of
the military in regarding itself as a guardian of national
sovereignty through a historical lens and how it can be
brought under civilian control.
Benefits include:
Key card access to and study space in the PBRC Library
$300 research budget to augment PBRC book collections
A profile on the PBRC website
Involvement in PBRC initiatives
For more information on PBRC Student Programs,
Visit http://www.pbrc.soka.edu
10. PBRC Update
TASKFORCE CONFERENCE
Page 10
We are preparing for the second meeting of the PBRC’s taskforce on corporate-NGO
environmental partnerships, leading towards the publication of the taskforce’s
working paper, penned by Garry Brewer (Yale) and Jorge Rivera (George Washing-
ton University).
The conference is co-sponsored with the Roberts Environmental Center at Claremont McKenna Col-
lege in Claremont.
For registration and conference schedule, please visit: http://roberts-
environmental-center.cmc.edu/task-force-conference/
Environment Corporation-NGO Partnership Task-
force Conference at Claremont McKenna College
February 26-27, 2016
12. PBRC Update
Fall 2015 Speaker Event Report II
Page 12
History across
Ocean Worlds
A Panel Discussion with Dr. David Igler, Dr.
Kris Alexanderson, and Dr. Marc Matera
T
hursday, October 29th
, the PBRC held its second panel discussion of the year, “History across
Ocean Worlds.” We welcomed Dr. Kris Alexanderson of the University of the Pacific, Dr. Marc
Matera of UC Santa Cruz and Dr. David Igler of UC Irvine while PBRC Associate Director, Dr.
Shane Barter, facilitated discussion. They were joined by SUA’s own Matteo Barbiero (c/o
2017), Angelica ‘Chase’ Habulan (c/o 2016) and myself, Amanda Boralessa (c/o 2018), as student discus-
sants.
Most of the history we learn seems to focus on the action that
takes place on land masses. We discuss which people lived on
which lands, which land was fought over and where significant
events occurred, country by country. However, this leaves out
the history that happened on over 70% of the Earth – the
oceans! With this panel’s theme, Dr. Alexanderson, Dr. Matera
and Dr. Igler worked to dismantle our preconceptions by speak-
ing about three different periods where the movement of peo-
ple, ideas and goods changed history and the world we live in, all
by way of the ocean.
Dr. Igler began with his take on empires, specifically in the lands of the Pacific Ocean during the late
1700s to 1800s. He explained that the common view that explorers worked for imperial objectives and that
‘the conquered’ were either compliant or resistant undermines the complexity of these interactions. In
many cases, the men at the head of these voyages, as well as the indigenous peoples they encountered,
By Amanda Boralesa, PBRC Junior Scholar
13. worked for personal profit. Though the history we read in
books tends to focus on the conquered land, Dr. Igler told the
dramas at sea which ultimately brought about the land claims
we study today. The Pacific itself was not merely won over;
each encounter brought new struggles and the ocean itself
proved a challenge to navigate for even the most experienced.
Dr. Igler emphasized that this part of the story should not go
unnoticed and it strays from the idea of empire that devel-
oped at the close of the nineteenth century. I found his
presentation illuminating since we often hear of the brave explorers that founded a land, but these titles
were bestowed much later and are often combined with glorified accounts that look past the less heroic,
true history.
Dr. Alexanderson followed, moving the discussion to the twentieth century. She discussed her research on
the Dutch Empire’s colonial rule in Southeast Asia. Specifically, she talked about the Netherlands’ fear of In-
donesian Muslims participating in the hajj each year and their potential to inspire discontent about Dutch
rule upon return. Like Dr. Igler, Dr. Alexanderson wished to share history that happened at sea that we do
typically hear about. With traveling Muslims being enough to scare the Dutch into taking actions that wors-
ened foreign relations, sacrificed economic profit and increased social tensions in the colony, it is clear that
this history at sea produced major change. I personally found the power of exposure very interesting since it
and the power of people armed with knowledge threatened something as powerful as the Dutch Empire.
Dr. Matera focused on post-colonial England later in the twentieth century. He talked about the more posi-
tive aftereffects of the slave trade, including its influence on music. Though his presentation brought in
many different periods and populations, he focused on the vivid night scene created by jazz musicians of
African descent in England. Not only was their music based in African roots, it borrowed and exerted its own
influence across the ocean in the United States and the Caribbean. Moreover, he explained how this created
an environment among intellectuals that promoted decolonization and more favorable positions on the is-
sues of the oppressed. As Matteo pointed out, it is important to note that so much of this was occurring in
the capital of the leader of colonization, England. Dr. Matera’s presentation gave me a renewed apprecia-
tion of the power of music bringing about change and bring-
ing very different populations together.
Ultimately, the panel was able to shed light upon a
few cases where the happenings across oceans impacted his-
tory. It is time we move past the narrow impression that eve-
rything important takes place on land and the ocean is a
merely an “in-between” zone. In fact, it connects people in
ways land cannot. The ocean is embedded in the human ex-
perience and will remain a key stage where history unfolds.
These panels always bring about rich discussion and new in-
sight so be sure to look out for the next one!
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SPRING 2016 SPEAKER SERIES
How to Have Your Soul and Eat It Too:
Moments of Translational Indeterminacy on the
Indonesian Island of Bali
Lecture by Dr. Richard Fox, Universität Heidelberg
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
4:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Maathai Hall 207
Reflecting on recent ethnographic research on the Indonesian island of Bali, Dr. Fox addresses
the question of whether our increasingly nuanced attention to the complexity of people’s re-
ligious and cultural practices is matched by our theoretical grasp of translation as a form of
critical enquiry with specific reference to Quine’s account of translational indeterminacy. He
argues that Balinese uses of Sanskrit terminology have played on the possibility of what
Quine described in terms of multiple ‘translation manuals’. As a consequence, present day
Balinese have been able to embody
the ideals of a state bureaucratic
Hinduism, while simultaneously cul-
tivating a set of older aims and sensi-
bilities that are at odds with this nor-
malized form of religiosity. He will
also discuss a series of questions ex-
trapolating from the Balinese eth-
nography to wider issues of transla-
tion in the study of religion and cul-
ture in Asia.
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FIELD-BASED EDUCATION
PBRC Announcement
PBRC Student
Summer Grant Program 2016
The PBRC awards summer grants up to $2,000 to SUA students on a competitive basis to
attend conferences, undertake internships, or conduct field research in developing countries.
To apply, please send your resume and a 1-2 page overview of your prospective project
(including rationale, timeframe. Budget, and justification) to Kayo Yoshikawa at kayoshika-
wa@soka.edu. Please visit the PBRC website (www.pbrc.soka.edu, under
Campus Programs) for suggestions and an overview of the program in-
cluding a list of projects from previous years.
Early Deadline: Monday, March 21st, 2016
Late Deadline: Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
Summer Grants 2015 Recipients :
Prakash Bista ‘17 Jack Evans ‘18 Nobuyuki Furuta ‘17 Prince Heto Grad Student
Jade Mack ‘16 Tuan Nguyen ‘17 Shelsea Ramirez ‘16 Daniel Smyth ‘16
Hayato Yamashita ‘18
“The PBRC hopes to support summer pro-
jects with the potential to enrich student knowledge and per-
haps make some small, humble contributions to local socie-
ties.”
—Professor Shane Barter, Associate Director of the PBRC
16. Call for Papers
Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast 2016 Conference
Imagining Asia: Urbanization, Migration,
Exchange, Sustainability
ASPAC 2016 at CSUN, June 10-12, 2016
The Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast (ASPAC) Conference will be held at California State
University, Northridge in Los Angeles on June 10-12, 2016.
We invite scholars and students with an interest in Asian or Asian diaspora studies to submit
proposals for organized panels, roundtable discussions, individual papers, or poster presen-
tations on historical or contemporary topics in any academic discipline.
The conference theme this year is “Imagining Asia: Urbanization, Migration, Exchange, Sus-
tainability.” We especially welcome proposals that connect theory, method, or practice to
contemporary or historical questions of urbanization, migration, exchange and sustainability
within, across, or alongside Asia. Any other topics related to Asia are also very welcome.
The general application deadline is Monday, February 29, 2016. International or other appli-
cants who need a letter of invitation are encouraged to communicate with the program
committee (aspac@csun.edu) for a speedy review. For more information and to submit a
proposal, please see the conference website: http://www.csun.edu/asian-studies-pacific-
coast-2016.
For inquiries, please contact the conference committee at
(aspac@csun.edu).
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