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India's Dilemma: Faster Growth or Poverty Alleviation? Worries about the next election lure politicians into short-term fixes that don't end poverty Through the Eyes of Asia's Tiger Cubs The Asian Challenge 2020's young essayists fervently believe that life can only get better That Used to Be Us Thomas. L. Friedman explains the reasons for the slow decline of the United States, especially American failure to adapt to the hyper-connected world it helped to create, and also the path to recovery Click Here for Transcript Exceptional People: How Migration Shaped Our World and Will Define Our Future Authors Ian Goldin, Geoffrey Cameron and Meera Balarajan set out to counter the prevailing negative narratives on migration Get the latest from YaleGlobal for mobile devices Connect with us: Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook   India and the US Pivot to Asia The US strategic plan is to continue providing global security with emphasis on "rebalance toward the Asia-Pacific region." Such a pivot is not new, but has been in play since the end of the Cold War, argues Robert M. Hathaway, director of the Asia Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The strategy requires a long-term partnership with India, as an economic and security anchor in the region. Priorities for both countries vary, particularly in regard to China, leading to divisions within each country as well. Many in India do not want their nation to take part in any Sino-American cold war or conflict and accuse the US of ignoring shenanigans from Pakistan. Indians are also wary about US plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan and the likely resulting chaos. Both countries have conservatives who oppose reliance on partnerships and agreements that could constrain their military. Ultimately, Hathaway concludes, strength of nations as global actors depends on ensuring economic security and meeting domestic challenges. More News... The UN Threat to Internet Freedom Robert M. McDowell The Wall Street Journal, 24 February 2012 China and Russia push for more control of standards, security and fees US Manufacturing Sees Shortage of Skilled Factory Workers Peter Whoriskey The Washington Post, 24 February 2012 As factory floors are computerized, the US is short of workers – not jobs Experts Fear Diseases "Impossible to Treat" Jeremy Laurance The Independent, 23 February 2012 Drug-resistant bacteria are a global threat that could rival AIDS Nanosecond Trading Could Make Markets Go Haywire Brandon Keim Wired, 22 February 2012 Algorithms that emphasize speed create new dangers, and humans can't keep up Other Items of Interest... The 2012 Top 100 Best NGOs The Global Journal, 23 January 2012 The Global Journal is proud to announce the release of its inaugural ‘Top 100 Best NGOs’ list. The first international ranking of its kind, this exclusive in-depth feature provides an insight into the ever changing dynamics and innovative approaches of the non-profit world and its 100 leading actors View email in browser | Unsubscribe | Update your profile | Forward to a friend   Copyright (C) 2012 YaleGlobal Online All rights reserved.