ISRAEL LOBBY: WALT CRITIQUE
January 7, 2007 at 3:52 pm | Posted in Israel, USA, Zionism | Leave a comment
The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy
By John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt
Working Paper Number: RWP06-011
Submitted: 03/13/2006
Abstract
In this paper, John J. Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago’s Department of Political Science and Stephen M.Walt of Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government contend that the centerpiece of U.S. Middle East policy is its intimate relationship with Israel.
The authors argue that although often justified as reflecting shared strategic interests or compelling moral imperatives, the U.S. commitment to Israel is due primarily to the activities of the “Israel Lobby.” This paper goes on to describe the various activities that pro-Israel groups have undertaken in order to shift U.S. foreign policy in a pro-Israel direction. To view responses to this paper from Harvard University faculty members, click here
http://ksgnotes1.harvard.edu/Research/wpaper.nsf/rwp/RWP06-011/$File/rwp_06_011_walt.pdf
MIDDLE EAST CONSTRUCTION: DUBAI CONFERENCE
January 7, 2007 at 2:37 pm | Posted in Arabs, Economics, Financial, Globalization, History, Middle East | Leave a comment
Leaders in Construction
MiddleEast construction sector
International Summit: 29 – 30 January 2007
Interactive Executive Briefings: 28 & 31 January 2007
The One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, UAE
You’ve been chosen to join the elite leaders in construction
Zawya lito@zawya.com
Sunday, January 7, 2007
| Register today and get a discount of 10% off the regular fee. Call +9714 3602800/ 3602814
OR email enquiry@iqpc.ae |
| Dubai Municipality and the Roads and Transport Authority join major developers and contractors to outline the vision for the MiddleEast construction sector
H.E. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality and Abdul Majid Al Khaja, CEO, Rail Agency of the RTA will be addressing the forthcoming Leaders in Construction Summit at the One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai 28-31 January 2007.
As the regional construction sector continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, major players will gather in Dubai to set out how companies can deal with price escalations and remain competitive through better change management practices and long-term collaborations. Speaking about the summit, Peter Riddoch, CEO of Damac Properties said, “Developing world-class strategies will enable us to deliver world-class buildings and infrastructure and this event will facilitate an exchange of ideas and best practice to help us achieve that.” Other speakers include senior leaders from major developers Emaar, Nakheel and RAK Properties as well as main contractors including Bovis Lend Lease, Al Naboodah Contracting, John Holland Group, Al Shafar General Contracting and ALEC-Al Jaber L.E.G.T. Engineering and Contracting.The event provides a unique opportunity for construction and real estate professionals to meet and discuss new contracts and partnerships. A point not lost on Mark Fletcher, CEO, CEMEA, Bovis Lend Lease, who commented, “Only by engaging with new partners will we fully achieve our long-term goals and I look forward to meeting them at the event.”Look forward to seeing you at the conference Riad Mannan Director, Construction IQ
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Sunday, January 7, 2007 |
FRANK CAPRA 1957 SOLAR ENERGY MOVIE
January 7, 2007 at 1:39 pm | Posted in Earth, Globalization, History, Oil & Gas, Research, Science & Technology, USA | Leave a comment
Our Mr. Sun/Strange
Case of the Cosmic Rays
(1957)
Frank Capra’s Bell Science series
Here we have the first two installments in Frank Capra’s Bell Science series:
“Our Mr. Sun” (1956) and “The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays” (1957), underwritten by AT & T (Ma Bell, to you n’ me). Capra writes and produces. In “Our Mr. Sun”, a young Eddie Albert plays Mr. Fiction Writer, and introduces the Imagination Screen that the cartoons are projected on. Richard Carlson (“Creature From the Black Lagoon”) takes over in the remaining three installments as the Fiction Writer, while Dr. Frank Baxter is present in all four shows as Mr. Scientist.
In “Sun”, Baxter and Albert explain what the sun is and how it works.
The film of the sun in action is interesting, but has been surpassed by SOHO, RHESSI, and other satellites, which now regularly beam back incredible imagery of solar prominences, sunspots, flares, the corona, and comet impacts. The mechanics of the sun are also more understood then they were in 1957, and solar cell technology (shown in it’s very infancy in the film), has advanced by leaps and bounds during the intervening years.
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Strange-Case-Cosmic-Rays/dp/B0000AKY5Z
ABU DHABI WORLD LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
January 7, 2007 at 6:09 am | Posted in Arabs, Economics, Financial, Globalization, History, Middle East | Leave a comment
2nd Abu Dhabi World Leadership Summit
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi 21st November 2006
A gathering of some of the world’s most influential political and business leaders.
LIVE AND IN PERSON FOR ONE DAY ONLY!
INCLUDING INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WITH QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
In today’s politically charged global economy, corporate leaders are charged not only with being successful executives but with being global thinkers and visionaries.
Global Events is proud to present the 2nd Abu Dhabi World Leadership Summit. The Abu Dhabi World Leadership summit will be remembered by thousands as one of the most significant and unique events in the Middle East. A gathering of the world’s most influential and revered speakers will join together to share strategies for excellence in leadership and international business development. The audience will be compromised of Senior Government Officials, dignitaries and international and regional business leaders.During the full day conference all guest speakers will present live and in person.
Delegates will learn key strategies for leadership, business development and professional improvement practices. In addition, question and answer sessions along with networking functions will provide extraordinary face to face, business and client relationship building opportunities.
The first Abu Dhabi World Leadership Summit 2005 is remembered by thousands as one of the most significant and unique events that took place in the Middle East. A gathering of the world’s most influential and revered speakers like former President The Hon. William Jefferson Clinton. Sir Richard Branson and Benazir Bhutto shared strategies for excellence in leadership and international business development.The event, under the patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince Of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council took place at the Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi, on November 15 2005 and was attended by various high profile corporate delegates.
Speakers at this event included the Honorable William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President of United States, Sir Richard Branson, CEO Vigin Group, H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Education and Scientific Research, Benazir Bhutto, the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan, John Edwards, 2004 Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate and H.E. Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties.
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