Situation critical: forget the CIA, send for the bankers
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The world's political leaders are now more concerned about economic vulnerability than about military power. They are very aware of any developments that could endanger jobs and living standards, as well as peace. During international crises in the past, the CIA would have played a key role in determining the reaction of the US, but now financial consultants are much more influential. The US has become a global economic patron, a new form of imperial power for the 21st century.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Peking reaps a harvest of chaos
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There were over 179 cases of rural protests against taxes and economic change in China between Jan and Jul 1993. Water and fuel supplies cannot keep up with the high economic growth rate of 14%. The Communist Party is losing its authority. Living standards have improved, but they were very low to begin with. The National People's Congress is not a representative body and has no authority to control matters.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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100 things we've learnt about Dubya in his first 100 days
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President George W. Bush's first 100 days in office are reviewed. Some observers have criticized him for attempting to run the administration like a business.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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