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China’s pollution problem: it could ‘put an abrupt end to China’s economic growth’ and there’s the minor matter of causing ‘mortal havoc in societies and ecosystems throughout the world.’ (Mother Jones)
Programmable matter via DARPA (Danger Room, Wired)
The hollowing out of families and the middle class in American cities, resulting in ‘places that, despite celebrating diversity, actually could end up as hip, dense versions of the most constipated suburb imaginable.’ (The American)
‘Throwing at the batter‘–a baseball expression; I suppose the equivalent would be a bodyline ball–and its expression in the workplace (Pink Slip)
12 of the world’s most fascinating tunnel networks (OOBjects, via BLDGBLOG)
A useful piece by David Shambaugh considers the direction of US-China relations under the Obama Administration. Key points:
- under Bush, the US had a dualistic approach: a China encouraged to be a responsible stakeholder, and a China to be hedged against. The latter was pushed in particular by a ‘strong contingent’ within the Pentagon, and through appropriations, bureaucracy and programs, retains a significant amount of momentum.
- Obama’s policy thus far has been one generally of continuity. But it emphasises strongly partnership with China, and downplays considerably the hedging strategy.
- The Administration is looking to ‘broaden the strategic partnership’ between the United States and China, with talk of a trilateral US-Japan-China dialogue and speculation of a regarding a number of initiatives to deepen the relationship, resolve outstanding issues and avoid conflict.
References
Shambaugh, D. (2009). Early Prospects of the Obama Administration’s Strategic Agenda with China. E-Notes, Foreign Policy Research Institute.
