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The US Public Wants Disengagement Tired of war and debt crises, US voters seek time-out on foreign affairs Writing the Global Journey Ghosh's and Rushdie's novels don't mention "globalization," but the process is understood well Transnational Celebrity Activism in Global Politics: Changing the World? Many facets of globalization have combined to spur intense celebrity activism at the global level Get the latest from YaleGlobal for mobile devices Connect with us: Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook   Unraveling China's "String of Pearls" Reports that Pakistan invited China to construct a naval base in Gwadar have reignited concerns about Beijing's strategic ambitions in the Indian Ocean. For many China-watchers, the militarization of this commercial port – just 500 kilometers from the Strait of Hormuz – would confirm longstanding anxieties about Beijing's so-called "string of pearls" strategy. Yet there are few reasons to fear China's strategic weight in the Indian Ocean, explains Ashley S. Townshend, research associate at the Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney. The ports are, as China contends, conventional shipping facilities to connect landlocked Chinese provinces with trade routes.... More News... The Women Bringing Solar Power to Sierra Leone The Guardian, 15 September 2011 Indian college offers rural women crash course in solar lighting Bridges to Somewhere Justin Yifu Lin Foreign Policy, 15 September 2011 Investing in bridges, roads, dams around the globe is a win-win strategy for all Taking It to the Streets Nayan Chanda The Times of India, 14 September 2011 Corruption obstructs India's role in global leadership Unemployment, Inc.: Six Reasons Why America Can't Create Jobs Mark Trumbull The Christian Science Monitor, 12 September 2011 A sudden shift in trends could quickly restore confidence and hiring View email in browser | Unsubscribe | Update your profile | Forward to a friend   Copyright (C) 2011 YaleGlobal Online All rights reserved.