The politics of consumption in Thailand : back to basics by Rappa, Antonio L.

“…The Abhisit government in Thailand is intervening to help the country out of the long, L-shaped curve of the global recession. Initial measures involve a back-to-basic economics and a rhetorical attempt to thwart materialism.…”
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ASEAN regional forum at 17 : the curse of “ad hoc-ism”? by Tan, See Seng

“…At 17, the ASEAN Regional Forum remains largely ineffectual concerning the region’s serious security challenges. So long as ASEAN — the core of the forum — maintains an ad hoc approach to regionalism, the utility of the ARF as Asia’s premier security institution will at best be limited.…”
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South China Sea : reducing the China-Vietnam tension by Zhen, Sun

“…The disputed South China Sea is a source of long-running tension and instability in Asia, worsened by controversial actions and sharp reactions by the various territorial claimants. …”
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Stratosphere - troposphere interaction during stratospheric sudden warming events by Domeisen, Daniela I. V. (Daniela Iris Vera)

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Abe's Russia visit : widening Japan's options? by Rupakiyoti Borah

“…However, Japan-Russia relations continue to be hobbled by a long-festering territorial dispute.…”
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Indonesia-Philippines agreement : lessons for South China Sea claimants by Arif Havas Oegroseno

“…The successful conclusion of long-dormant negotiations between Indonesia and the Philippines over maritime boundaries holds key lessons for claimant states of disputed waters in the South China Sea.…”
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Developing sustainable human macaque communities by Jones-Engel, Lisa, Engel, Gregory, Gumert, Michael David, Fuentes, Agustín

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Efficient implementation of turbo coding using C6x DSP from Texas instruments by Siaw, Tchung Jing.

“…The developed software solutions exploit the advanced VLIW (very long instruction word) architecture, efficient instruction sets, and powerful software optimization capability of the TMS320C6000 family of DSPs.…”
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Aceh peace process : an anatomy of failure and success. by Chng, Belinda Hui Kheng.

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Ethnic violence in China: time for a change in Beijing's approach? by Rohan Gunaratna

“…The recent outbreak of rioting in China’s Xingjiang province has exposed the long-simmering tension in the Muslim-majority region engendered by Beijing’s policy of integration and assimilation. …”
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Rohingya Refugees in Malaysia: Need for Policy Rethink by Chan, Xin Ying

“…With the United States closing its doors on refugees, the Malaysian authorities should prepare long term strategies to accommodate over 200,000 Rohingya within its borders who lack rights and legal protection.…”
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China’s Rise: Role of Two Defining Generations by Han, Fook Kwang

“…The Long March generation of revolutionary leaders is widely acknowledged as the founding heroes of modern China. …”
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Indonesia-Malaysia relations : baggage of ‘blood brotherhood' by Liow, Joseph Chin Yong

“…Notwithstanding the long history of ethno-cultural fraternity between the peoples of Indonesia and Malaysia, the relationship between the two countries has been marked by a pattern of friction and discord since the precolonial era. …”
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From UN to unilateral sanctions on Iran : political implications for China by Yoram Evron

“…As long as international efforts against Iran were directed by the UN Security Council, China could use its permanent membership to foster its interests in Iran and still play by the rules. …”
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Decoding Indonesia’s radical Islamists : what to de-radicalise? by Bilveer Singh

“…Even though Indonesia has a long history of Islamist radicalisation, the counter-terrorism measures since the first Bali bombings in October 2002 have not completely averted the threat. …”
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The issue of Arab Jews : manipulating a justified cause by Dorsey, James M.

“…A recent United Nations conference on the rights of Jews forced to flee Arab countries in the wake of the establishment of the State of Israel focuses attention on a long overlooked consequence of the Middle East conflict. …”
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Temporal intentionality: prompting time-related deliberations in strategic action by Välikangas, L, Vaara, E, Peixoto, I

“…Time has long been of interest to strategy scholars. Speed may be a source of competitive advantage, strategic planning structures action across time, and temporal norms open and close opportunities. …”

Operations and Supply Management 4.0 : Industry Insights, Case Studies and Best Practices / by Helmold, Marc, author 645775, Terry, Brian, author 206444

“…It explains comprehensively, how these new paradigms enable companies to concentrate on value-adding activities and processes to achieve a long-term sustainable and competitive advantage. …”

Love and Other Words / by Lauren, Christina, author 593883, Little, Brown Book Group (Online service) 655987

“…Although their memories are obscured by the agony of what happened that night so many years ago, Elliot will come to understand the truth behind Macy’s decade-long silence, and will have to overcome the past and himself to revive her faith in the possibility of an all-consuming love.…”
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Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers / by Sapolsky, Robert M., author 656050, Holt (Online service) 655998

“…Sapolsky focuses on the effects of glucocorticoids on the human body, arguing that such hormones may be useful to animals in the wild escaping their predators, (see Fight-or-flight response) but the effects on humans, when secreted at high quantities or over long periods of time, are much less desirable. Sapolsky relates the history of endocrinology, how the field reacted at times of discovery, and how it has changed through the years. …”
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