by 2GS2NewX$! | Aug 31, 2011 | Aid & Development, Brazil, China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Foreign Policy, India
Foreign aid from the four original BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) more than doubled from 2005 to 2008, according to the organization Global Humanitarian Assistance. During that period, China’s foreign assistance grew by more than 30 percent annually....
by 2GS2NewX$! | Jul 26, 2011 | Aid & Development, Data, Foreign Policy, World Rankings
The Center for Global Development’s latest Commitment to Development Index (CDI) provides a thoughtful ranking of how committed 22 of the world’s most economically advanced, developed countries are to improving living conditions in less developed countries around the...
by 2GS2NewX$! | Apr 26, 2011 | Africa, Brazil, China, Countries, Foreign Policy, Globalization, South Africa
China hosted the third annual BRICs Summit on April 14, 2011. With South Africa joining Brazil, India, Russia and China for the first time, the event highlights China’s and other BRIC countries’ investments and growing influence on the African continent. Other...
by 2GS2NewX$! | Feb 17, 2011 | Egypt, Foreign Policy
The toppling of governments in Egypt and Tunisia sparked protests across Arab countries in Africa and the Middle East leaving us hanging on the question of what will happen next? We examine the Economist’s Shoe-thrower’s Index and alternate approaches to ranking...
by 2GS2NewX$! | Dec 21, 2010 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Environment, Foreign Policy, Globalization, Politics & Economics
A host of remarkable events and development milestones highlighted the year 2010 – China passed Japan to become the world’s second largest economy, France decided to work more, the UNDP published its 20th Human Development Report, Russia came under intense public...
by 2GS2NewX$! | Nov 30, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Foreign Policy, Globalization
In case you missed it or just fancy another look, here is a quick recap of the abundance of intriguing articles and compelling issues from Monday’s New York Times. Every now and then the Times outdoes even its high standard of reporting with an edition that is chock...
