Wave of social protests will roll across Asia

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The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) efforts to aid the financially troubled countries of Asia are expected to result in a wave of social protests due to the strict conditions that it imposes on loans. An example is the widespread riot that erupted in Jordan when the IMF asked King Hussein for the reduction of subsidies for basic commodities such as bread. It is projected that labor unrest and ethnic tensions will result from the expected measures that the IMF will impose on Asia in return for economic aid.

International Monetary Fund, Economic development, International relations, Asia

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More technology, not less

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Issues are presented concerning the rapid development of technology and the concerns expressed by the chief scientist at Sun Microsystems, Bill Joy, that machines could become more intelligent than humans.

Management, Science and technology policy, Technological innovations, Joy, William N.

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Global gladiators challenge the power of nations

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Issues are presented concerning the need for a treaty in the 21st Century which will legitimize the accountability, power and responsibility of nations in the globalization of commerce and communications.

Social aspects, Cover Story, Political aspects, Responsibility, Power (Philosophy)

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