we Undercurrents: Episode 20 - #MeToo and the Power of Women's Anger By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
we Restraining Great Powers: Soft Balancing Strategies Reconsidered By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
we China’s Dream: The Chinese Communist Party’s Culture, Resilience and Power By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
we Undercurrents: Episode 27 - Financing for Developing Countries, and Investigative Journalism in West Africa By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
we Undercurrents: Episode 29 - The Future of EU-US Trade, and Why Russia Confronts the West By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
we Screening Room: Inside Europe - We Quit By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
we Serbia-Kosovo Dialogue: The Future of Peace and Security in the Western Balkans By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we Weak States: Rebel Governance and War Economies By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we The Kremlin Spectrum: Western Approaches Towards Russia By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we Power Shift: The Rise of Asia and the Decline of the West? By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we Our Shared Humanity: Welcome and Panel One - The Arc of Intervention By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we Our Shared Humanity: We the Peoples By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we Zimbabwe’s International Engagement By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we Podcast: The Power of Viral Stories, with Professor Robert Shiller By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we Iceland and the Wellbeing Economy By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
we The Digital Revolution: How Do We Ensure No One Is Left Behind? By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
we Britain’s Soft Power Potential: In Conversation with Penny Mordaunt By f1.media.brightcove.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article
we Undercurrents: Episode 53 - Protecting Workers During COVID-19, and Food in Security in West Africa By brightcove.hs.llnwd.net Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we Undercurrents: Episode 57 - Race in Westminster, and COVID-19 Expertise By brightcove.hs.llnwd.net Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Full Article
we The role of short-chain fatty acids in the interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and host energy metabolism By www.jlr.org Published On :: 2013-09-01 Gijs den BestenSep 1, 2013; 54:2325-2340Reviews Full Article
we Quantitation of atherosclerosis in murine models: correlation between lesions in the aortic origin and in the entire aorta, and differences in the extent of lesions between sexes in LDL receptor-deficient and apolipoprotein E-deficient mice By www.jlr.org Published On :: 1995-11-01 RK TangiralaNov 1, 1995; 36:2320-2328Articles Full Article
we Facebook's power under scrutiny as Trump ban upheld By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Thu, 06 May 2021 09:04:43 +0000 Facebook's power under scrutiny as Trump ban upheld Expert comment NCapeling 6 May 2021 Keeping Donald Trump’s Facebook ban in place shows the vast power social media platforms hold, raising questions of whether that power is appropriately used. Kate Jones From a human rights perspective, the Oversight Board’s decision is a strong one, and not at all surprising. The board decided Facebook was right to suspend the former president’s access to post content on Facebook and Instagram, but not indefinitely. It found Donald Trump’s posts violated Facebook’s community standards because they amounted to praise or support of people engaged in violence and that, applying a human rights assessment, Facebook’s suspension of Trump was a necessary and proportionate restriction of his right to freedom of expression. It is in content amplification, not just content moderation, that Facebook should face scrutiny and accountability for the sake of the human rights of its users However the board also found Trump’s indefinite suspension was neither in conformity with a clear Facebook procedure nor consistent with its commitment to respect human rights. Its decision requires Facebook to make a new decision on the future of Donald Trump’s account, grounded in its rules. While opinions on this result will differ, the increased call for clear and accessible rules and respect for human rights in their implementation that the Oversight Board brings to Facebook’s operations is welcome. But the Oversight Board’s powers are limited to content moderation – Facebook declined to answer the board’s questions about amplification of Trump’s posts through the platform’s design decisions and algorithms. This limitation on the board’s role should be lifted. It is in content amplification, not just content moderation, that Facebook should face scrutiny and accountability for the sake of the human rights of its users. Fundamentally, human rights is not a veneer which can mask or legitimize underlying power dynamics or public policy – those still fall to be assessed for themselves. The Trump/Facebook saga does highlight the vast power Facebook and other major social media platforms have over political discussion and persuasion. Through granting or denying, or through amplifying or quietening the voices of political figures, Facebook has the power to shape politics, electorates, and democratic processes. Improving content moderation through the Oversight Board, although important, does little to constrain that power. Facebook itself, unlike a government, has no accountability to the general public, and the Oversight Board must not distract us from the need for a full conversation about the extent to which Facebook’s power is appropriately held and properly wielded. Emily Taylor This decision marks a coming of age for Facebook’s content moderation process. For years, decisions to take down content or ban users have been opaque, conducted by a human workforce that Facebook and other platforms have been hesitant to acknowledge. The platforms have also been worried that being seen to exercise an editorial function might put at risk the legal protections which prevent the platforms being held responsible for user-generated content. When the Oversight Board was first posited, observers questioned whether a body funded by Facebook could properly exercise a legitimate appeals function. Now there is a reasoned decision which partly supports the decision to de-platform a serving president, but also takes issue with the indefinite nature of the ban. If the process is to gain respect as a truly independent oversight on the platform’s decisions, greater transparency over the identity of decision-makers will be needed Facebook specifically asked the Oversight Board to consider specific challenges involved when the person involved is a political leader. The board concluded that Trump’s ‘status as head of state with a high position of trust not only imbued his words with greater force and credibility but also created risks that his followers would understand they could act with impunity’. The storming of the US Capitol and role President Trump played in stirring up the violence underlined that political leaders’ words can motivate others to take harmful actions. Just as the events of January 6 remain shocking, it remains shocking that private platforms have exercised the power to curb the speech of a US president. It also remains shocking that the platforms sat back and took no action over the previous four years, but waited until the final days of the transition. The board’s decision is an evolution in private-sector content moderation, with a diverse board giving a reasoned opinion on a Facebook decision. But to fully comply with the principles of open justice, board decisions should include more detail on the individuals who have made the decision – at present, it appears all members of the board review the decision but it is not clear which individuals were involved in its drafting, or that they were clear from conflicts. If the process is to gain respect as a truly independent oversight on the platform’s decisions, greater transparency over the identity of decision-makers will be needed. Subscribe to our weekly newsletterOur flagship newsletter provides a weekly round-up of content, plus receive the latest on events and how to connect with the institute. Enter email address Subscribe Mark Zuckerberg expressed concern about Facebook becoming an arbiter of truth or free speech and, overall, the difficulty of having private companies managing the application of fundamental rights on their platforms has not been solved. Just because companies have the financial resources to do it, does not mean they necessarily should. Yet no other international governance or arbitration system has emerged to handle the complexities of platform power over speech. In the context of that vacuum, the Oversight Board’s decision is a welcome step. Full Article
we Building trust in trade deals – is human rights monitoring the answer? By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Fri, 14 May 2021 17:30:31 +0000 Building trust in trade deals – is human rights monitoring the answer? 27 May 2021 — 4:00PM TO 5:15PM Anonymous (not verified) 14 May 2021 Online Exploring the arguments in favour of more robust human rights monitoring systems and why effective monitoring mechanisms have proved so difficult to get up and running. Please click on the below link to confirm your participation and receive your individual joining details from Zoom for this event. You will receive a confirmation email from Zoom, which contains the option to add the event to your calendar if you so wish. The recent signing of the EU-China Investment Agreement has reignited arguments about trade and human rights. While many trade agreements envisage human rights monitoring in some shape or form, the monitoring systems that have emerged so far are not especially coherent, systematic or impactful. Are the human rights commitments in trade agreements more than just window-dressing? If so, what kind of monitoring is needed to ensure they are lived up to? At this panel event, which marks the launch of a new Chatham House research paper, participants explore the arguments in favour of more robust human rights monitoring systems and why effective monitoring mechanisms have proved so difficult to get up and running in this context. What factors are presently holding governments back, and where is innovation and investment most needed? What are the political, economic and structural conditions for fair and effective human rights monitoring of trade agreements? Is human rights monitoring best done unilaterally – or should more effort be put into developing joint approaches? What role might human rights monitoring have to play in governments’ strategies to ‘build back better’ from the COVID-19 pandemic? Full Article
we Chatham House welcomes 2022 interns By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2022 13:30:32 +0000 Chatham House welcomes 2022 interns News release jon.wallace 11 May 2022 Internships provide learning opportunities about shaping policy, influencing debate and creating real change. Chatham House is excited to welcome the second cohort to the Molchanov Sustainability Internship Programme. Introduced in January 2021, the programme has been made possible following the gift of Pavel Molchanov, to support the next generation of leaders in sustainability. The internships grant invaluable, practical learning opportunities about shaping policy, influencing debate and creating real change towards a sustainable future. Alis Martin, Internships and Outreach Manager at Chatham House, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome the second cohort to the Molchanov Sustainability Internship Programme. This cohort brings a diversity of new and invaluable perspectives and ideas to the work of our programmes. ‘Over the course of 12 weeks, interns will be working alongside internationally respected experts in Chatham House programmes, exploring issues of sustainability through the lenses of climate change, the circular economy, conflict prevention, emerging technology, global health, governance, human rights, security policy, sustainable cities and sustainable finance. ‘Fostering sustainable and equitable growth and engaging the next generation of policy leaders is central to Chatham House’s vision. We are committed to providing the best experience and opportunities to our interns who share an interest in pursuing a career in the field of sustainability. ‘It is crucial that we incorporate the views and knowledge of those who will be affected most in the future and I very much look forward to seeing the innovative and impactful ideas that will undoubtedly result from their work.’ Mr Molchanov said: ‘Recent headlines around the world underscore the importance of taking the broadest possible perspective on sustainability. Energy supply concerns, rising food prices, and continued pandemic pressure are all interconnected with climate issues. I look forward to hearing about the work in which this year’s internship participants engage.’ Jerome Puri, intern, Middle East and North Africa Programme, said: ‘I applied for this internship to gain a holistic insight into the coordination of a policy institute and to understand how Chatham House promotes international cooperation and accountable governance around the world. Chatham House offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to projects on frontier issues facing the MENA region and develop a diverse range of skills ranging from project management and communications to policy-oriented research skills.’ Obioma Egemonye, intern, Africa Programme, said: ‘I was particularly interested in joining the Africa Programme at Chatham House after learning an immeasurable amount from their work on the Social Norms and Accountable Governance (SNAG) research for my undergraduate dissertation. I am most looking forward to attending the variety of events held by Chatham House and the Africa programme specifically.’ Valdone Sniukaite, intern, Europe Programme, said: ‘I am excited to be joining the Europe Programme team and getting exposure to the inner workings of a policy and research think tank. I’m mostly looking forward to building my organizational skill set by working on the Belvedere Forum and using the opportunity of being around experts in the field of international affairs to broaden my knowledge.’ Lucile de Laforcade, intern, Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs, said: ‘As part of the Academy, I am able to work at the crossroads of research, leadership, international affairs and personal development. This makes the Academy a place of constant challenge to find innovative, sustainable solutions, and emulate new ideas. As an aspiring academic, this is particularly empowering! I am hoping to gain new skills, further develop independent thinking, and cultivate my own research interests in the vibrant environment of a leading policy institute.’ Katie McCann, intern, Communications and Publishing, said: ‘I’m really interested in youth engagement in international politics so I’m very excited to be working on the Common Futures Conversations platform which brings young people across Europe and Africa into the debate on the pressing global issues of our time. I hope my time at Chatham House will expose me to people of different backgrounds and beliefs which will encourage me to engage even more critically with international affairs.’ Rachael Mullally, intern, International Law Programme, said: ‘What I admire most about the International Law Programme here is its position as a dependable yet experimental source on global governance debates. I am especially excited to get working on the Human Rights Pathways Project, focusing on tangible ideas as to how the human rights framework can evolve to meet power shifts between states and non-state actors.’ Elia Duran-Smith, intern, International Security Programme, said: ‘I was particularly drawn to this internship because of the thematic focuses of the programme around nuclear security and emerging technologies in the sector, which are fundamental to understanding the future of the global security environment. I am looking forward to learning more about these topics while developing and expanding my research and writing skills, as well as gaining an understanding of project management and how Chatham House engages with stakeholders on policy.’ Rory Selvey, intern, Sustainability Accelerator, said: ‘For me, speeding up the transition towards a fairer, low-carbon society is one of most important global challenges. I’m really excited to be an intern at the Sustainability Accelerator, collaborating with different teams and exploring innovation solutions to this challenge. Chatham House will help me develop vital knowledge and skills, acting as a fantastic springboard for a potential career in sustainable finance, macroeconomics, or international development.’ Bruna Miguel, intern, Environment and Society Programme, said: ‘Being an intern in the Environment and Society Programme will give me the opportunity to further investigate how these issues relate and how we can achieve true sustainability. I look forward to learning from the experts in the area that I will meet (and hopefully find a dissertation topic!).’ Ritvij Singh, intern, Global Health Programme, said: ‘My view of healthcare delivery is from the frontlines as a medical doctor. I applied to this internship to widen my perspective and get an insight into the institutions that will help facilitate universal health. I will use this experience to pursue a career in global health.’ For more information about the internships, please contact Alis Martin. Full Article
we Genetic evidence for partial redundancy between the arginine methyltransferases CARM1 and PRMT6 [Signal Transduction] By www.jbc.org Published On :: 2020-12-11T00:06:20-08:00 CARM1 is a protein arginine methyltransferase (PRMT) that acts as a coactivator in a number of transcriptional programs. CARM1 orchestrates this coactivator activity in part by depositing the H3R17me2a histone mark in the vicinity of gene promoters that it regulates. However, the gross levels of H3R17me2a in CARM1 KO mice did not significantly decrease, indicating that other PRMT(s) may compensate for this loss. We thus performed a screen of type I PRMTs, which revealed that PRMT6 can also deposit the H3R17me2a mark in vitro. CARM1 knockout mice are perinatally lethal and display a reduced fetal size, whereas PRMT6 null mice are viable, which permits the generation of double knockouts. Embryos that are null for both CARM1 and PRMT6 are noticeably smaller than CARM1 null embryos, providing in vivo evidence of redundancy. Mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) from the double knockout embryos display an absence of the H3R17me2a mark during mitosis and increased signs of DNA damage. Moreover, using the combination of CARM1 and PRMT6 inhibitors suppresses the cell proliferation of WT MEFs, suggesting a synergistic effect between CARM1 and PRMT6 inhibitions. These studies provide direct evidence that PRMT6 also deposits the H3R17me2a mark and acts redundantly with CARM1. Full Article
we Coronavirus: Why are we catching more diseases from animals? By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:27:22 +0000 Source BBC URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51237225 Release date 28 January 2020 Expert Professor Tim Benton In the news type Op-ed Hide date on homepage Full Article
we Blame Game Between U.S., China Is Accelerating By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:39:29 +0000 Source Bloomberg Surveillance URL https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2020-04-15/blame-game-between-u-s-china-is... Release date 14 April 2020 Expert Dr Leslie Vinjamuri In the news type Op-ed Hide date on homepage Full Article
we FRET and optical trapping reveal mechanisms of actin activation of the power stroke and phosphate release in myosin V [Enzymology] By www.jbc.org Published On :: 2020-12-18T00:06:18-08:00 Myosins generate force and motion by precisely coordinating their mechanical and chemical cycles, but the nature and timing of this coordination remains controversial. We utilized a FRET approach to examine the kinetics of structural changes in the force-generating lever arm in myosin V. We directly compared the FRET results with single-molecule mechanical events examined by optical trapping. We introduced a mutation (S217A) in the conserved switch I region of the active site to examine how myosin couples structural changes in the actin- and nucleotide-binding regions with force generation. Specifically, S217A enhanced the maximum rate of lever arm priming (recovery stroke) while slowing ATP hydrolysis, demonstrating that it uncouples these two steps. We determined that the mutation dramatically slows both actin-induced rotation of the lever arm (power stroke) and phosphate release (≥10-fold), whereas our simulations suggest that the maximum rate of both steps is unchanged by the mutation. Time-resolved FRET revealed that the structure of the pre– and post–power stroke conformations and mole fractions of these conformations were not altered by the mutation. Optical trapping results demonstrated that S217A does not dramatically alter unitary displacements or slow the working stroke rate constant, consistent with the mutation disrupting an actin-induced conformational change prior to the power stroke. We propose that communication between the actin- and nucleotide-binding regions of myosin assures a proper actin-binding interface and active site have formed before producing a power stroke. Variability in this coupling is likely crucial for mediating motor-based functions such as muscle contraction and intracellular transport. Full Article
we Power Sector Transformation, New Market Dynamics and Geopolitical Implications By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:45:01 +0000 Power Sector Transformation, New Market Dynamics and Geopolitical Implications 7 November 2018 — 8:00AM TO 9:30AM Anonymous (not verified) 6 December 2018 Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE The global electricity sector is experiencing profound change due to a confluence of technological innovation, environmental policies and regulatory reform. The effect is most obvious in the EU28, Australia and parts of North America.However, this is just the beginning and the success of the next phase of electricity sector transformations hinges on enhancing system flexibility to facilitate unhindered low-cost deployment of renewables. It remains to be seen how utilities will seek to navigate this second phase of electricity transformations.This session starts with a presentation and discussion that focuses on:Public and private sector risks of the transformation of the power sector, changes in generation mix and their implications for supply chain, employments and investment patterns.The role of government and the regulatory framework in light of changing market structure, new entrants and big data.Wider geopolitical issues including the implication for fossil fuel producers and the rise in demand for new materials and changes in land use. The possible implications on the power sector on the electrification of heat and transport.The discussion then moves to the speed of transformation and what this means for existing and new market actors. Full Article
we Sino-Russian Gas Cooperation: Power of Siberia I and II and Implications for Global LNG Supplies By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:25:01 +0000 Sino-Russian Gas Cooperation: Power of Siberia I and II and Implications for Global LNG Supplies 27 November 2019 — 8:30AM TO 9:30AM Anonymous (not verified) 19 November 2019 Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE In a new event in the Sustainable Transitions series, the speaker will present an update of Sino-Russian gas cooperation.To give a comprehensive account of their impact on global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, he will discuss the following points:Gas is scheduled to start flowing from the Power of Siberia I (POS) on 2 December 2019. But what is the background of development of POS 1 and what is its current status and prospects? What are the chances of exporting gas through the proposed Altai pipeline? Why is the Mongolia export route so significant? And how will it affect the Central Asian Republics and in particular Turkmenistan’s gas export to China? What are the implications of both POS I and Altai gas via Mongolia route in the context of global LNG supply?What are the prospects for multilateral pipeline gas cooperation in northeast Asia?What are the implications for other Arctic onshore LNG supply, in particular, for Novatek’s Yamal LNG and Arctic LNG 1 and 2 to China on top of POS 1 and Altai gas?Attendance at this event is by invitation only. Full Article
we Climate action and gender equality: Can we close the gap on one without the other? By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:04:18 +0000 Climate action and gender equality: Can we close the gap on one without the other? 8 March 2021 — 2:30PM TO 4:00PM Anonymous (not verified) 15 February 2021 Online In partnership with the COP26 presidency, policymakers and experts examine the interrelationship between gender equality and climate action, and highlight innovative examples of policy and practice from around the world. Marking International Women’s Day, this event organized by the COP26 presidency in partnership with Chatham House, will explore how gender equality and climate action go hand-in-hand. The agreement of the Gender Action Plan (GAP) at COP25 sent the message that the time for gender-responsive climate action is now. This will be a unique opportunity to hear from policymakers and civil society leaders discussing whether enough is being done, as well as highlighting cutting-edge work around the world and suggesting what the future could hold. The event will be livestreamed on this event page. Full Article
we Loss and damage: Where are we now and what happens next? By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:07:14 +0000 Loss and damage: Where are we now and what happens next? 25 January 2022 — 1:00PM TO 2:00PM Anonymous (not verified) 17 January 2022 Online This event discusses the progress of the loss and damage agenda within climate negotiations. Loss and damage refers to harms and destruction caused by climate change impacts that cannot be avoided through mitigation or adaptation. While it has gained increasing recognition in international climate change negotiations, turning the concept of loss and damage into tangible action for climate-vulnerable countries has been contentious. Loss and damage is interwoven with issues of fairness and equity. The issue is highly disputed due to its connection with the historical responsibility of developed countries in causing climate change, as well as associated calls for compensation from developing countries. At COP26, Scotland became the first government to pledge funds for loss and damage for countries in the Global South. However, most climate-vulnerable countries left disappointed by the failure of the Glasgow Climate Pact to secure the establishment of a dedicated loss and damage financing facility. Developing countries have made it clear that they will continue to push for a new financing facility in the Glasgow Dialogue, a set of international discussions on loss and damage kicking off in June. The Environment and Society Discussion Series is hosting two events on loss and damage ahead of that date. This first event outlines the key debates and discuss what progress has been made on advancing the loss and damage agenda within climate negotiations to date. The second event focuses on solutions and possible ways forward, looking ahead to the COP27 negotiations in Egypt later in 2022, where loss and damage is expected to be a high-profile agenda item. Full Article
we Twenty Years After Hong Kong Handover, Does ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Still Work? By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:41:37 +0000 Twenty Years After Hong Kong Handover, Does ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Still Work? Expert comment sysadmin 28 June 2017 This unique constitutional framework can endure – if Hong Kong society can reconcile its different visions of the future. — Golden Bauhinia Square prepares for the anniversary commemorations. Photo: Getty Images. Twenty years after the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese sovereignty, the ‘one country, two systems’ arrangement – the main aim of which was to guarantee the continuity of Hong Kong’s open society and way of life – can be said to have worked well. Street protests remain a regular feature of Hong Kong’s political culture. Freedom of information and expression are alive and well. Hong Kong retains its ‘capitalist way of life’, its legal system based on common law and independent judiciary, and its status as an international financial centre. As a result the city remains one of the most open economies across Asia, with robust institutions and transparency which are hard to find anywhere else in the region. Yet the 79-day ‘occupy’ protests of autumn 2014 showed that something is not quite right in the city of Hong Kong. The protests themselves had a number of causes. Partly they reflected socioeconomic concerns, especially the rise in income inequality and lack of affordable housing. These might have been dealt with to some extent by better governance over the years, but they are also a feature of many societies in the current phase of globalization – a case, perhaps, of too much ‘capitalist way of life’. Politically, the desire expressed by many in 2014 was for a form of ‘genuine universal suffrage’ for the selection of Hong Kong’s chief executive which went beyond a provision of Hong Kong’s mini constitution, the Basic Law, that candidates should be put forward by a ‘nominating committee’. It was on this point that the possibility of constitutional reform foundered in 2015, leaving Hong Kong no further ahead in its ‘gradual progress’ towards democracy. But this episode also brought to the surface the tension between different visions for Hong Kong’s future. In particular, many in Hong Kong are still uncomfortable with the ‘one country’ part of the deal, rejected by some (especially young people) in the ways that they conceptualize Hong Kong identity – according to one recent survey, as little as 3.1% of Hong Kong youths identify themselves as ‘Chinese’. These issues are likely to constrain political development for some time to come. At their sharpest, some of these visions are for some form of self-determination, or even independence, for Hong Kong. This is not just anathema to the national authorities in Beijing, but contradicts a basic tenet of Hong Kong’s handover in 1997, the return to Chinese sovereignty. This is not just something on which Beijing will never compromise, but will seek to challenge. It is this which explains the sense in Hong Kong that the central government has been looking to become politically more involved since 2014. But the challenge of influencing Hong Kong society is great, and other than strengthening relations with the establishment camp, Beijing has not been able to tighten its grip. If anything, the centre of gravity of Hong Kong politics has continued to drift away from Beijing, not towards it. How this will play out remains to be seen. Some amelioration of social tensions could help. But the fundamental divergence in visions of Hong Kong’s future will not be resolved so easily. Looking forward therefore, the key to the continued success of ‘one country, two systems’ lies in Hong Kong society. If mainstream acceptance of the compromises involved can return, then this unique constitutional framework can still work for years to come. Full Article
we Bangladesh: The Trade-Off Between Economic Prosperity and Human Rights By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:20:02 +0000 Bangladesh: The Trade-Off Between Economic Prosperity and Human Rights 11 March 2020 — 1:00PM TO 2:00PM Anonymous (not verified) 28 February 2020 Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Bangladesh’s recent gains in economic and social indices, set against its record of corruption and poor civil rights, has at times been termed the ‘Bangladesh Paradox’. Yet this label is overly simplistic; the current situation proves that these trends can coexist.The Awami League government, in power since 2009, has increased political stability, delivered unprecedented economic and social advances, and adopted a counter-terrorism strategy to stamp out extremist groups. At the same time, it is criticized for curbing civil rights and failing to hold credible elections. However, as the two previous regimes have demonstrated, the rights situation is unlikely to improve even if the Awami League were replaced.How did worsening rights become a feature of the state irrespective of its political dispensation? An unresolved contest between political and non-political state actors may hold the key to that puzzle. The perils of the current dispensation have recently manifested in weakening economic indicators, which jeopardize the very stability and social progress for which the country has garnered much praise. Full Article
we Webinar: Hong Kong: Dissent in the Age of Coronavirus By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:55:01 +0000 Webinar: Hong Kong: Dissent in the Age of Coronavirus 17 April 2020 — 12:00PM TO 1:00PM Anonymous (not verified) 8 April 2020 Street protests demanding greater autonomy and democratization in Hong Kong upended the city for seven months last year. However, with the outbreak of the coronavirus in China in late January, the protests quickly died out. What does this mean for the city’s protest movement?The speaker will argue that, despite the lack of high-profile street rallies, protest in the city is continuing. It is building on and evolving from last year’s protest movement albeit in different forms. At the same time, the Hong Kong authorities, emboldened by a hard line from Beijing, have begun cracking down on activists and protesters in the city as they seek to put a lid on dissent ahead of important Legislative Council elections scheduled for this September.In this webinar, the speaker will look at the current state of dissent in Hong Kong and prospects for Hong Kong’s future.This event will be held on the record. Full Article
we Webinar: On the Front Line: The Impact of COVID-19 on Asia's Migrant Workers By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2020 11:00:01 +0000 Webinar: On the Front Line: The Impact of COVID-19 on Asia's Migrant Workers 21 May 2020 — 2:00PM TO 2:45PM Anonymous (not verified) 15 May 2020 Asia’s army of migrant workers are on the frontline in confronting the health and economic effects of COVID-19. Lacking formal safety nets, health care access, and facing social dislocation, hundreds of millions across the region are bearing the brunt of the coronavirus lockdown. Asian governments have scrambled to come up with an effective health and humanitarian response, exposing public apathy and significant shortcomings in public policy. Is better regional coordination necessary to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 on migrant labourers? Is the private sector in Asia part of the problem or part of the solution? In this webinar, the speakers will discuss the likely implications of lasting economic damage on the livelihoods of Asia’s migrant workers, as well as responses and measures to effectively mitigate the impact. Full Article
we Webinar: Gandhi's Vision for India By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:05:01 +0000 Webinar: Gandhi's Vision for India 15 June 2020 — 12:00PM TO 12:45PM Anonymous (not verified) 9 June 2020 In 1931, Mahatma Gandhi visited Chatham House as part of his campaign for Indian independence. Addressing an overflowing hall, he described the poverty and the religious conflict that plagued India at the time. Today, India is the world’s fifth largest economy and more than 270 million people have been lifted out of poverty in just a decade. But poverty in India remains widespread and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is only expected to exacerbate the situation. Meanwhile, the communal violence that erupted in Delhi earlier this year reflects intensifying religious tensions under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In this webinar, the speakers discuss Gandhi’s global legacy and to what extent we are seeing a re-awakening of his principles across modern India. This event is part of a series, held in the context of the Chatham House Centenary in 2020, bringing together historians, practitioners and current policymakers to discuss contemporary problems of international relations. Full Article
we Identifying the source term in the potential equation with weighted sparsity regularization By www.ams.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:01 EDT Ole Løseth Elvetun and Bjørn Fredrik Nielsen Math. Comp. 93 (), 2811-2836. Abstract, references and article information Full Article
we Numerical analysis of a time-stepping method for the Westervelt equation with time-fractional damping By www.ams.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:01 EDT Katherine Baker, Lehel Banjai and Mariya Ptashnyk Math. Comp. 93 (), 2711-2743. Abstract, references and article information Full Article
we stricly ballroom - elena & owen By www.flickr.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:22:58 -0800 photos4dreams posted a photo: © 2024 photos4dreams - all rights reserved Full Article
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