The Republic of the Congo may not be the source of many stories. The Democratic Republic of the Congo more than makes up for that. Once known as Zaire, with the word “democratic” used ironically at best, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has an ugly history. Congo: The epic history of a people, by… [Read More]
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Wild Swans and nations in transition
This is an amazing book. Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China is about one family’s experience in China before and during the Communist era. The author’s parents were high up in the Communist Party at the time of the Communist Revolution, and then they suffered mightily during the Cultural Revolution. The author, Jung Chang, has… [Read More]
McKinsey has an interesting report on China
If you’re interested. It’s a report on the next stages for the country’s growth.
The Next Best Thing To Being There
Skype beeped, and my son answered. I looked at him and was not impressed. “Put a shirt on,” I said. “You look like some creepy guy who lives at his mother’s house and spends all day online.” “Um, I’m 14, so I have to live at my mother’s house,” he said. “I just woke up.”… [Read More]
China, India, and Problems with Gender Imbalances
Today’s New York Times had a story about how women in Williston, ND are feeling harassed. It’s one of the North Dakota communities that has seen a huge influx of men because of the growth of the energy industry. And, the women are feeling threatened. In India, a young woman died after a gang rape,… [Read More]