Information on "Natural Resources"
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23 Apr 2013
Realizing Democracy: Lessons from South Africa and Nigeria
In this audio presentation, John Campbell, who is a Senior Fellow for African Policy Studies at CFR, elaborates on the political and economic transitions occurring in South Africa and Nigeria. More on «Realizing Democracy: Lessons from South Africa and Nigeria» -
16 Apr 2013
The Future of the Arctic: A New Global Playing Field
In this audio presentation, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, who is the President of Iceland, discusses the economic, environmental, and security implications of a changing Arctic region at the international level. More on «The Future of the Arctic: A New Global Playing Field»
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22 Mar 2013
Sudan and South Sudan: Squaring Off at the Border
In this audio presentation, Comfort Ero, who is the Africa Program Director for the International Crisis Group, elaborates on the security agreement brokered between Sudan and South Sudan. More on «Sudan and South Sudan: Squaring Off at the Border»
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14 Feb 2013
President Obama's Energy Agenda
In this audio presentation, Michael Levi, who directs the Program on Energy Security and Climate Change at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the Obama Administration's energy agenda. More on «President Obama's Energy Agenda»
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18 Oct 2012
Food and Water Security and Governance in Asia
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, South Asia is home to more than one third of the world’s people who are 'food insecure'. More on «Food and Water Security and Governance in Asia» -
9 Oct 2012
The Geopolitics of Energy Security
Do oil and gas-producing states inevitably use the 'energy weapon' to gain political leverage over consumer nations? According to the Center for Security Studies' Jonas Grätz, only those states with weak government institutions and non-diversified ec... More on «The Geopolitics of Energy Security»
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30 Jul 2012
South China Sea
In this audio presentation, CFR Fellow Joshua Kurlantzick and CSIS Senior Fellow Bonnie Glaser examine the disputes between China and other Asian countries over specific territories in the South China Sea, and the possible impacts of they may have on... More on «South China Sea»
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28 Jun 2012
Will Africa Harness its New Opportunities?
In this audio presentation, Paul Collier, the noted Professor of Economics and Director of the Centre for the Study of African Economies at Oxford University, discusses the current socio-economic opportunities and challenges facing Africa. More on «Will Africa Harness its New Opportunities?» -
12 Jun 2012
Standoff in the South China Sea
In this audio presentation, Haynie Wheeler features Carlyle Thayer's article "Standoff in the South China Sea. More on «Standoff in the South China Sea» -
11 Jun 2012
Philosophy And Activism With Peter Singer
In this audio presentation, Princeton philosopher Peter Singer discusses utilitarianism and its implications for ethical conduct and social change. More on «Philosophy And Activism With Peter Singer»
