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367 days ago
Please take a look at this beautifully written article, entitled India Calling. It talks of the allure of the motherland for young, Westernized Indians. The ‘brain drain’ trend has greatly benefited America. That the world’s brightest minds decide to coalesce within our borders has given this country a ‘sustainable competitive advantage’ over other nations. We can argue that the rest of the world has benefited, in that the U.S. has dragged it along. But now, the rest of the world is picking up steam. In the conclusion of the ‘The Post American World,’ Zakaria claims that for America to preserve its leadership, it must continue t o welcome the brightest minds from abroad, who in turn must aspire to succeed in this country. This is a virtuous cycle. So what do you think of the ‘brain circulation’ trend? Will the world’s brightest minds no longer be so enticed by our roads paved with gold? And though this new trend may not solely benefit America, it will surely be ...
408 days ago
Many of you probably know that the U.S. has vowed to protect Taiwan against Chinese aggression - and that China has vowed to re-establish Chinese rule on the island. Fortunately, China has pursued a 'soft' approach, coaxing Taiwan towards the motherland with practical measures (and even pandas). A full scale conflict over Taiwan's independence seems less and less likely. But I noticed this article tucked away in the back pages of the NY Times. Why do you think we are selling arms to Taiwan? Is it purely economical, or are we trying to make a point? And more importantly, how will China react? In "The Post-American World", Fareed Zakaria talks of China's "peaceful development". They move cautiously on the world stage, trying to avoid conflict. While we might not stoke China's nationalist fires, I think it's likely that we do stir up some serious resentment. What comes to my mind is the 'forgive but never forget' adage. Should we be pursuing a more ...
