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Global Power Shift – Part I Is the US focus on Asia a first step away from being a global power? Ides of March in Beijing Politics Purge of Chongqing's party secretary signals split between China's reformers and neoconservatives Where Is the World Headed? A multipolar world must prepare for a relative decline in US power and the turbulence that may follow Global Warming and Agriculture:Impact Estimates by Country Public policy on global warming has reached a critical new phase Get the latest from YaleGlobal for mobile devices Connect with us: Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook   Global Power Shift – Part II With the US shifting its security focus toward Asia, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been forced to review its strategic posture. This two-part YaleGlobal series examines the impact of the US pivot toward Asia on both the US and NATO against the backdrop of their shrinking budgets and the need to reduce debt. While the US is concerned about China's rising power, along with NATO, it must also consider security threats from failed states, climate change, cyber and other forms of terrorism. Governments must respond with specialized intelligence, technology and diplomacy. Domestic politics could thwart defense budgets and cooperation. "There is a risk that Europe will become increasingly irrelevant and unable to promote stability even in nearby regions," writes Richard Weitz of Hudson Institute, adding that European states could do a better job of cost-sharing and specializing on security. An alliance such as NATO must adapt to changing conditions while maintaining agreement on priorities. More News... Russia Hedged Its Bets on Syria Jen Alic ISA Intel, 23 March 2012 Russia, wary of haste, commits to UN resolution on Syria Iraq and the Limits of US Power Paul Mutter Asia Times Online, 22 March 2012 Emerging Iranian influence in the region poses new challenges Protectionism Cannot Save US Auto Industry Zhong Sheng The People's Daily, 22 March 2012 Trade interference on auto parts would make industry less competitive New Media and the Arab Spring Michael Teague Al Jadid, 21 March 2012 Uprisings looked quick and easy, but the element of surprise is gone Other Items of Interest... Economic Fixes Should Not Worsen Environmental Crisis By ignoring environmental protections in financial-recovery packages, governments invite new crises In a Borderless World, Innovation Reigns Supreme As innovation slows, the source for the next wave of good jobs remains unknown View email in browser | Unsubscribe | Update your profile | Forward to a friend   Copyright (C) 2012 YaleGlobal Online All rights reserved.