Review: Prisoner of the State–The Secret Journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang

Editors Did Great, Could Have Gone Extra Mile October 31, 2009 Zhao Ziyang Most people miss the two bottom lines that I found engaging: 1. China’s government is a screwed up bureaucracy with petty egos just like ours. 2. China produced moderate pragmatist Premier Zhao Ziyang, promoted him, and empowered him. With all due respect …

Review: Careers in Renewable Energy–Get a Green Energy Job

Formula Book Well Executed, Superb But “Lite” October 18, 2009 Gregory McNamee I read in multiples. See my reviews of 75 Green Businesses You Can Start to Make Money and Make A Difference as well as Green Intelligence: Creating Environments That Protect Human Health for the snap-shot on this round, and at Phi Beta Iota, …

PACOM Week in Review Ending 11 Oct 2009

Hot Topics AU: Former Australian Prime Minister on Afghanistan 10/06/09 BD: President calls countrymen to be vigilant against anti- liberation forces 10/08/09 CN: Where China leads, the US follows 10/06/09 ID: President to Ensure End of Armed Forces’ Businesses 10/06/09 ID: Indonesia’s defense company to export ammunition to US 10/10/09 IN: Relief agencies respond as …

Journal: India, Demography, & the Future

India’s Demographic Moment With the right conditions in place — education, entrepreneurialism, and environmental awareness among them — a young, eager, educated workforce can be the key to prosperity. by Nandan Nilekani August 27, 2009 Harvard Business Review When conditions are right, large numbers of young workers can drive a nation’s growth to remarkable levels. …