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Japan in a Post 3/11 World – Part I After a triple crisis, Japan's politics are in gridlock over nuclear power Burma Delivers Its First Rebuff to China Shelving of gigantic Chinese hydroelectric dam could be a signal to the West Storming the World Stage: The Story of Lashkar-e-Taiba Lashkar-e-Taiba is among the most powerful militants groups in South Asia and is viewed as a global terrorist threat on par with al-Qaeda Get the latest from YaleGlobal for mobile devices Connect with us: Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook   Japan in a Post 3/11 World – Part II Disasters present new beginning and perspectives with the need to build anew. Whether vowing to rebuild and replicate or relocate, those reviving Japan will strive for security and improvements. This YaleGlobal series explores the transformative effects of spring's earthquake-tsunami on Japanese politics, energy policy and business. The disaster has prompted Japanese manufacturers to scout Asia for new locales – and could accelerate offshoring trends already underway due to high labor costs, a high yen, tight environmental regulations and rising energy costs, explains Asia Sentinel editor John Berthelsen in the second and final article.... More News... Brazil's Stand-Up Comics Lead Social Revolution Against Powerful Elites Tom Phillips The Observer, 7 October 2011 The internet's freedom to joke provides check on the powerful With Growing Confidence, India Pursues Mergers Abroad Vikas Bajaj The New York Times, 6 October 2011 India sheds protectionist policies; companies expand their global reach Revolution Is Happening in the USA Ismail Salami PressTV, 4 October 2011 Wall Street zombies draw global attention to insensitive capitalism China's Diversified Energy Strategy S. Kumar Al Jazeera, 3 October 2011 China's conflicts force a diversified energy strategy View email in browser | Unsubscribe | Update your profile | Forward to a friend   Copyright (C) 2011 YaleGlobal Online All rights reserved.