Tag Archives: G20

Asia in the World (Video Interview with Dr. Yves Tiberghien)

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Howard Tsang

Memo #186 (Video) – Europeans, particularly the French are terrified about the rise of China. This is the first book that presents China not as an ugly, totalitarian, and repressive state, but as a multifaceted player. China is fragmented and pluralistic and can offer a diverse portfolio to the world. It is a partner that can engage in social and collaborative processes like the G20. Continue reading →

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A New Japanese Voice at the G20

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Howard Tsang

Memo #118 – The G20 Summit in Cannes just finished after a breathtaking Kalamatianós around global institutional reform and commitments. In this process, what was Japan’s role? Continue reading →

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The G20 Impact on Leaders’ Approval Ratings

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Howard Tsang

Memo #117 – Amid the attention inevitably placed on the Euro-zone crisis at the G20 summit in Cannes, France, there is one aspect of summitry that is often overlooked but is a background motivation for all summiteers, particularly the host. Namely, attempting to use a successful summit to potentially boost approval ratings, often with an upcoming election in mind, by displaying statesmanlike qualities on a global stage. Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, France, Global, Japan, United States | Tagged approval ratings, Asian G20 countries, G20, international organizations, social studies, trade | Comments Off

At G20: China a Balancer Between US and EU

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Howard Tsang

Memo #116 – The G20 Summit in Cannes, from November 3 to 4, 2011, is possibly the last chance to prevent the beginning of a serious global financial meltdown. It’s a critical moment of confrontation between different blueprints on the future of global economic governance. Continue reading →

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G20 and the Five Asian Powers

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Howard Tsang

Memo #115 – In the midst of the great uncertainties of the Euro crisis and great volatility in global financial markets, the G20 Summit in Cannes, happening from November 3 to 4, 2011, is taking place at a critical time. Markets expect more coordination and more governance, although there are large gaps between US and EU interests. Strikingly, Asia owns five of the 20 seats in the G20 (China, India, Japan, Korea, and Indonesia) and is in a pivotal position. But will the five Asian powers coordinate their positions? Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, China, Europe, Global, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, United States | Tagged Asian G20 countries, development, G20, global financial markets, international organizations, regulation, trade | Comments Off

Sino-European Hope for the G20 in 2011

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Howard Tsang

Memo #63 – Is the G20 still useful? What can we expect of it this year? Analysts in Canada and the US are often quick to discount the G20 process as meaningless summitry among too many countries focused on widely divergent domestic agendas and embroiled in pre-electoral politics. Ian Bremmer and Nouriel Roubini both call this a G-zero situation. Continue reading →

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Espoirs Sino-Européens pour le G20

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Howard Tsang

Memo #63 – Le G20 a du mal à s’affirmer comme instance politique capable de résoudre énergiquement les risques systémiques, notamment financiers, et déçoit donc ceux qui en espéraient le plus. Continue reading →

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Thai Academics Are As Polarized And Dispirited As Their Nation

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Paul Evans

Memo #1 – The recent images of the G20 protests in Toronto were disturbing. But they pale in comparison to the scale and implications of the street protests in Bangkok earlier in the summer. Continue reading →

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