GLOBAL DIVISION and REVOLUTION: NATIONAL vs. COMPRADOR BOURGEOISIE
There are very clear signs that structurally the world is moving increasingly toward further consolidation of the polarizing model that divides the world geographically – rich or developed, semi-developed, and poor or underdeveloped countries – and socioeconomically. This polarizing model, in existence since the evolution of the market economy in the 16th century, rests today [...]
China’s Piece of the African Cake
We all know that China is deeply invested in Africa. There is, at least on the surface, a mutually beneficial relationship to be had between China and individual nation states. China has money, the capacity to invest and build in Africa, and tends not to be too concerned with such niceties as human rights. Africa [...]
Bangladesh: Boycotting Indian Products To Protest Brutality At Border
In January 2012 a 12 minute long uncut video of brutality on a Bangladeshi cattle trader by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) (warning: graphic content) went viral on the Internet. Originally uploaded by an Indian human rights organization Masum, this video attracted widespread condemnation from Bangladeshis. According to reports by Human Rights organizations Indian [...]
South Africa: Sound governance is vital for SOEs
Government is gearing up for massive infrastructure expansion designed to promote economic activity and create jobs and the pivotal role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in implementing the programme has come under the spotlight. “SOE compliance with codes of good governance is a fundamental aspect,” says Sandra Burmeister, CEO of the Landelahni Recruitment Group. “It is [...]
Indonesia Has Paid For Indonesia Presidential Plane Ordered
Early this morning the local media reported that Indonesia Government has paid for ordering one presidential jetliner, Boeing Bussiness Jet 2 valued US$ 58,6 million. However the plane is ordered from Boeing without cabin layout and security devices installed. For that purpose Indonesia government might prepared additional budget about US$ 31,5 million more(comprises of cabin [...]
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