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 By Gordon S. Magenheim, Joint Force Quarterly, Issue 45, 2nd Quarter 2007
The ability to project American power, except for a forced-entry scenario, across and through existing African commercial seaports in a time of regional crisis may be hampered by the growing economic and political clout of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). American military planners must consider the use of austere seaport sites at alternative coastal locations as well as the use of intermediate staging bases as a means of countering this influence.
This article illustrates the extent of China’s influence along coastal Africa and the potential difficulty that this influence might present to U.S. military access to seaports in a time of crisis. |
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 by Christopher Vollmer, John Frelinghuysen, and Randall Rothenberg. A special report provided by strategy+business magazine. January 2007
Marketers take heed: After years of overhype, the digital revolution is finally mainstream.
After years of overhype, the digital media revolution has gone mainstream. Procter & Gamble, DaimlerChrysler, and Unilever have joined. Christopher Vollmer, a Booz Allen Hamilton vice president, and Randall Rothenberg, president and CEO of Interactive Advertising Bureau and former senior director of intellectual capital at Booz Allen, provide a field guide for marketers, media companies, and senior executives.
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 Carter, Ashton B. and William J. Perry. "China on the March." The National Interest no. 88 (March / April 2007): 16-22.
Twenty years from now, will China be a friend or foe of the United States? Certainly, China's youngest generation will influence the answer. It controls future policies, the pace of internal development, domestic stability and whether there is a crisis over Taiwan. Yet America's response is also important; the wrong actions could turn China against us. |
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 Got a great idea? There's never been a better time to turn it into a great company. Here's a 16-step guide to help you do it right.
New technologies are creating new business opportunities on the Internet, on mobile phones, in consumer products, and in information services. At the same time, many of these technologies have radically reduced the costs associated with launching a new venture. While birthing a company is easier, succeeding is as difficult as ever.
I teamed up with my long time colleague and comrade-in-arms Michael Copeland and talked to seasoned entrepreneurs, early-stage investors, venture capitalists, and first-time CEOs—to understand what they’ve learned about the art of getting a new company off the ground.This is a 16-step guide for building a start-up, and what are the things to avoid. (OM Malik) |
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 China's Economic Problems [And Ours]. David Dollar. The Milken Institute Review, 3d quarter 2005.
China has been a star in the development firmament for two decades, managing the largest reduction in poverty in human history and transforming the country into an economic power to be reckoned with. Even if growth slows somewhat – as one would expect when the easy ways to raise productivity are exhausted – it is likely to emerge in the next few decades as both the world’s largest economy and largest trading nation. But China’s transition to a mature economy supporting a high standard of living for its citizens is not a sure thing.
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 Entrepreneur Magazine, July 2006.
Our VC 100 rankings
are based on the number of first-time fundings to companies in the
startup and early stages of development made by VC firms and similar
entities in calendar year 2005 as measured by the "MoneyTree Report"
from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association, based on data from Thomson Financial.
"VC funding isn't always easy to obtain and and you'll have to give
up equity, but when you're a high-growth company with high-financing
needs, it can be your best bet."
Venture capital isn't for everyone--not all entrepreneurs need $1 million or more for funding. But for entrepreneurs who want to join the big leagues, a venture capital firm can invest the funds to get you there. Every year, we take the pulse of the venture capital industry to help you determine if now is the right time to seek funding. Our listing ranks VC firms by the number of early-stage deals made in 2005. This year, we've included an additional online listing of firms ranked by later-stage deals and a VC primer that'll show you the ins and outs of this financing option. |
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 Imaging Notes Magazine, February 2006
The World's First Look at China's Underground Facilities for Nuclear Warheads
While President George W. Bush and President Hu Jintao spent their time in November discussing economic and regional issues, both of their military establishments were busy modernizing the nuclear forces. China is nowhere near nuclear parity with the United States, but both countries seem poised to modernize their nuclear forces with an eye to the other's intentions and capabilities. That race, although less about numbers than capability, must be watched carefully, and remote sensing data is an invaluable tool to better understand Chinese nuclear forces and U.S. claims about their capabilities.
In a forthcoming study, NRDC will assess the future direction of Chinese and U.S. nuclear forces in the Pacifi c to improve understanding of the future deterrent relationship between these two countries. |
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 By Robert Sutter, the Washington Quarterly, Winter 2003-04, PP. 75-89
Robert Sutter is a visiting professor of Asian studies at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.
"The Chinese economy now exerts importantand growing influenceon world trade. Chinese leaders seem increasingly confident of China’s power and influence. China will ultimately decide whether war or peace prevails inthe Taiwan Strait. Beyond Asia, Chinese primarily on internal leaders have adopted a low-risk approach to most internationa lissues. China reportedly seeks a 20-yea rperiod to focus development. The overall power and importance of an accommodating China will continue to grow in world affairs."
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