Masculinities and violence in Timor-Leste
Henri Myrttinen is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, and has recently completed his doctoral thesis on the interplay between concepts of masculinity and violence in East Timorese militia groups, gangs, martial arts and ritual arts groups. Henri has been working and publishing on issues of gender and conflict in the Southeast Asian region, especially on Timor-Leste and Indonesia, and has also recently co-edited a book on the gendered impact of small arms,
APW2010: The Best and Worst of Times: Indonesia and Crises, with some Southeast Asian Comparisons
Economic crises cause serious social and economic distress, and sometimes have significant political consequences. These effects are often more severe in developing countries, because their governments are less likely to have the fiscal and institutional capacity to protect their citizens. Southeast Asia has experienced two major economic crises in recent times, the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98 and the current global financial crisis. This presentation examines the causes and consequences o
Graduate Studies in International Affairs: Special Responsibilities -The United States in Global Gov
GSIA SPECIAL PANEL Special Responsibilities: The United States in Global Governance Speakers Mlada Bukovansky Mlada Bukovansky is Associate Professor of International Relations at Smith College. Her research focuses on the evolving norms and institutions of the international system, both current and historical. She has published articles in the journals International Organization, Review of International Studies, Review of International Political Economy, and International Relations. Her book, L
China Update 2010: The next 20 years of economic reform and development
The China Update is hosted by the Rio Tinto - ANU China Partnership, between the China Economy Program in the Crawford School and Rio Tinto Australia. The China Economy Program is Chaired by Professor Ross Garnaut and Directed by Dr Ligang Song. The China Update is an annual event at which world leading experts present the latest research on the Chinese economy. Each year, the latest edition of the China Update Book Series is released the day before the conference. The 2010 edition will be the 9
China Update 2010: Opening session on the next 20 years of economic reform and development
China Update 2010: The next 20 years of economic reform and development The China Update is hosted by the Rio Tinto - ANU China Partnership, between the China Economy Program in the Crawford School and Rio Tinto Australia. The China Economy Program is Chaired by Professor Ross Garnaut and Directed by Dr Ligang Song. The China Update is an annual event at which world leading experts present the latest research on the Chinese economy. Each year, the latest edition of the China Update Book Series i
China Update 2010: Session 02: Macroeconomic Development
China Update 2010: The next 20 years of economic reform and development The China Update is hosted by the Rio Tinto - ANU China Partnership, between the China Economy Program in the Crawford School and Rio Tinto Australia. The China Economy Program is Chaired by Professor Ross Garnaut and Directed by Dr Ligang Song. The China Update is an annual event at which world leading experts present the latest research on the Chinese economy. Each year, the latest edition of the China Update Book Series i
China Update 2010: Session 03: Resources, Energy and Environment
China Update 2010: The next 20 years of economic reform and development The China Update is hosted by the Rio Tinto - ANU China Partnership, between the China Economy Program in the Crawford School and Rio Tinto Australia. The China Economy Program is Chaired by Professor Ross Garnaut and Directed by Dr Ligang Song. The China Update is an annual event at which world leading experts present the latest research on the Chinese economy. Each year, the latest edition of the China Update Book Series i
China Update 2010: Session 04: The long term prospects for China's Growth
China Update 2010: The next 20 years of economic reform and development The China Update is hosted by the Rio Tinto - ANU China Partnership, between the China Economy Program in the Crawford School and Rio Tinto Australia. The China Economy Program is Chaired by Professor Ross Garnaut and Directed by Dr Ligang Song. The China Update is an annual event at which world leading experts present the latest research on the Chinese economy. Each year, the latest edition of the China Update Book Series i
Think again - how good leaders can avoid bad decisions - Ashridge Journal Article
Andrew Campbell and Jo Whitehead, of Ashridge Strategic Management Centre, provide insights from their newly published book, co-authored with Sydney Finkelstein of Tuck School, Dartmouth, USA: Think Again - Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions and How to Keep It From Happening to You.
Histology, brain injected x10, (direct/above view)
Histology, brain injected x10, (direct/above view). Rat dissection stills taken from FARID (Functional Anatomy of the Rat [Interactive Dissection]). This resource was authored by Megan Quentin-Baxter and David Dewhurst, with Graham Irving and Stephen Mera at Leeds Metropolitan University.
U.S. - Asia Relations: Expert commentary by Robert Sutter
School of Foreign Service professor Robert Sutter discusses U.S.-Asia relations, the topic of his new book.
U.S. - North Korea Relations: Expert commentary by Victor Cha
School of Foreign Service professor Victor Cha discusses North Korea and his new book.
Rat anatomy, Either male or female, Preparing to cut anterior end of trachea & oesophagus prior to r
Rat anatomy, Either male or female, Preparing to cut anterior end of trachea & oesophagus prior to removal, (side/lateral view)
Shop Floor Culture and Politics in Egypt: An interview with Professor Samer Shehata
Samer Shehata, assistant professor of Arab politics at Georgetown University?s Walsh School of Foreign Service, discusses his new book 'Shop Floor Culture and Politics in Egypt.'
Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box: Q and A Session with Dr. Madeleine Albright
Dr. Albright answers questions about her new book Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box.
Satisfying Victims and Healing Societies: The Promises of Justice after Extreme Violence - Vision Se
Susan Hirsch, Director of the undergraduate Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution program Justice meted out in domestic courts is assumed to promote social healing and quell the desire for revenge felt by victims of violence. Mass atrocity, genocide, terrorism and other types of extreme violence have spawned new approaches to justice, such as extrajudicial proceedings and international tribunals. Drawing from personal experience as a survivor of a terror attack and anthropological resea
Peace Steps - Episode 3
Transitioning from audio to video in this episode, Marc Gopin and Aziz Abu Sarah continue their conversations about building connections between peacemakers with diverse backgrounds. In this episode, they discuss the recent activities of the Center for World
Don Boudreaux on Globalization and Trade Deficits
Don Boudreaux, of George Mason University, talks about the ideas in his book, Globalization. He discusses comparative advantage, the winners and losers from trade, trade deficits, and inequality with EconTalk host Russ Roberts.
Shirky on Coase, Collaboration and Here Comes Everybody
Clay Shirky, author of Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations, talks about the economics of organizations with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. The conversation centers on Shirky's book. Topics include Coase on the theory of the firm, the power of sharing information on the internet, the economics of altruism, and the creation of Wikipedia.
Biodiversity: Diversity of Life, Section Youth
