Everywhere I go these days it seems I'm faced with the same
question: what is wrong with America's education system? The query is
usually followed with a defining statement that Asian students are
'kicking our butts' on the international exams. But are they correct?
Author, The Longest Distance, Managing Director of The HEAD Foundation, and Founder of UNITE Education
In its Policy Assessment for the Review of the Ozone National
Ambient Air Quality Standards report--released Friday--the U.S.
Environmental Protection...
Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University
When Xi assumed office, people once hoped he would usher in
democracy, but what actually happened was much stronger suppression of
speech and greater thought control. He seems, so to speak, like a
captain of a ship in distress who is hardening his resolve to deny his
passengers the liberty to act on their own. In the end it is only the
Chinese people who can decide which way China will go. But it is certain
that the conclusion of this battle of Xi's will have an enormous effect
on those of us outside China.
China expert and business consultant, Asahi Shimbun
The shale gas boom that has revved the U.S. economy over the past
decade could spread to other parts of the energy-hungry world. But,
before governments and businesses go too far, there's an important
factor they need to consider: water risk.
President and CEO, World Resources Institute
Al Qaeda's (AQ's) declaration that it is starting a franchise in
South Asia is no surprise at all, given the sheer number of Muslims in
the region, and that it is being eclipsed by the Islamic State (IS) in
the headlines.
CEO, Country Risk Solutions
China is embarking in a distinctly alternative approach of
inter-governmental collaboration and connectivity to promote economic
catch-up of low and middle income countries that are located in the path
of silk road.
Professor of Economics, University of Southern California
From a young age I understood that humans were infinitely
powerful, but that some had less access to resources, inhibiting them
from bringing their full potential to life.
Six-month fellowship to support select
investors, entrepreneurs and inspired individuals to harness the power
of their influence to make the world a better place
A few minutes before the plane touched down and I was introduced
to the complete sensory overload that is India, I realized that I was
prepared to meet Jews and I was prepared to meet Indians, but I still
wasn't prepared to meet Jewish Indians.
Noah Gardenswartz, a stand-up comedian
in New York, sits on the Steering Committee for JDC Entwine and has
traveled with them worldwide.
As far as chefs go he offers more jokes than most, along with insights into Southeast Asian cuisine.
The Chinese government has launched a sweeping crackdown on drugs
this year, including random drug testing in bars and aimed particularly
at the entertainment industry. In the past couple of months, 11
celebrities have been detained by police.
Sri Lanka has absolutely everything a traveler could want. Miles
of sugary beaches lined with palm trees, wildlife reserves, ancient
ruins that house massive Buddhas, historic colonial towns, a bounty of
tropical fruits -- and it's safe.
Artist; Global Travel Writer; Author, 'Without a Spare'
The new Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will be meeting
with President Barack Obama on the 30th of September. Prime Minister
Modi is arriving at a moment when India-America relations have been
worse then ever in recent memory.
Managing Director at Platinum Partners
It has microbreweries, artists, a cowboy hat-fixing genius,
solar-powered lofts, and huge summer street events, along with homeless
people, addicts, and the occasional break-in or fatal stabbing in an
alley.
Environmental lawyer and novelist (The Home Place, July 2014, William Morrow)
In this ongoing series, I talk with thought leaders about ideas
and trends in the environmental movement. Next in the series is my
conversation with H...
President & CEO, The Nature Conservancy; Author, 'Nature's Fortune: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature'
Something has got to give on the part of Beijing -- and quickly
-- or Hong Kong faces increasing social turmoil and a complete breakdown
of governance. It is vital that free societies in the international
community stand up for Hong Kong and do not sacrifice their moral
integrity in the face of intimidation from Beijing.
Chief Secretary for Hong Kong (1993-2001)
The genuine logic and true goal in the drive to maintain social
stability is, therefore, to keep citizens from speaking or acting
recklessly. According to this logic, to achieve this goal the current
leaders may employ all kinds of resources, and even violate the
constitution and other laws and regulations. This is ridiculous and
conflicts with the principle of rule of law.
Professor of constitutional studies at the East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai
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