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Violent Islmaic Jihadi Imagery

Dr. Geoffrey A. Cook, a columnist for The Muslim Observer, discusses his recent research on "Violent Islamaic Jihadi Imagery."  The discussant is Dr. Radwan Masmoudi, director of the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy, Washington D.C.  For the slide show accompanying Dr. Cook's presentation that will open in a new window, click here.

Download | Duration: 00:38:55

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Separatist Conflict in Sri Lanka

Dr. Asoka Bandarage (Georgetown University Public Policy Institute) discusses her recent book "The Separatist Conflict in Sri Lanka."  Dr. James Clad (National Defense University) is the discussant.  To view the accompanying PowerPoint slides in a new window, click here.



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Saxena on Blangadesh Competitiveness in Textiles

Dr. Sanchita Saxena, University of California at Berkeley discusses "How Can We Be More Productive: A Study of the Garments and Textiles Industry in Bangladesh."  The discussant is Dr. Kristin Edquist, Eastern Washington University.  To open the Saxena PowerPoint presentation in a new window, click here.

Download | Duration: 00:59:50

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Nischal Nath Pandey: First 100 Days of CPN Rule

Mr. Nischal Nath Pandey, Director, South Asia Foundation and former Executive Director, Institute of Foreign Affairs, both in Kathmandu, Nepal, discusses the First 100 days of Communist Party Nepal rule following elections to a constitutional assembly.  The discussant is Professor Mahendra Lawoti, Western Michigan University, a prominent scholar of the Nepal scene.  To open the Pandey PowerPoint presentation in a new window, click here.

Download | Duration: 00:00:00

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Shukla: Politics of the Taj Corridor Project

Dr. A.C. Shukla, Director, Environmental Studies Centre, Kanpur talks about the highly controversial Taj Corridor Project to promote tourism through infrastructure improvements between the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.  The discussant is Professor Paul Wallace, University of Missouri, Columbia.  To open the Shukla PowerPoint presentation in a new window, click here.

Download | Duration: 00:58:39

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Sheth -- Chindia Rising

Professor Jagdish Sheth, Kellstadt Professor of Marketing, Emory Univeristy, talks about  his latest book, Chindia Rising.  The discussant is Dr. Nirvikar Singh, economics department, University of California at Santa Cruz.  To open the Sheth PowerPoint presentation in a new window, click here.

Download | Duration: 01:02:04

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Sharan: Self-Determination

Professor Anjoo Sharan, political science, Banaras Hindu University, discusses "Self-Determination."  The discussant is Dr. Nita Kumar, history, Claremont McKenna College.  For Dr. Sharan's PowerPoint presentation, click here.

Download | Duration: 01:08:21

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Dossani -- India Arriving

Professor Rafiq Dossani, Stanford University, talks about  his latest book, India Arriving.  This discussant is Dr. Pradeep Chhibber, chair of Political Science, University of California at Berkeley.  To open the Dossani PowerPoint slide show in a new window, click here.

Download | Duration: 00:53:40

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Wadhwa: Facts and Myths in the Globalization Debate

Vivek Wadhwa discusses "Facts and Myths in the Globalization Debate" and presents a number of data driven conclusions at odds with popular conceptions.  Wadhwa teaches a the Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University, is a fellow at Harvard Law, and a regular columnist for Business Week.  Discussant is Siddarth Swaminathan of La Sierra University.  To view Wadhwa's PowerPoint presentation in a new window click here.

Download | Duration: 00:58:45

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Asthana: Globalization, the State and Policy Production: The Case of Water in India

Dr. Vandana Asthana, political science, Eastern Washington University, discusses "Globalization, the State and Policy Production: The Case of Water in India."  The discussant is Dr. Muthusami Kumaran, public administration, University of Hawaii - Manoa.  To view the Asthana PowerPoint presentation in a new window, click here.

Download | Duration: 00:59:11

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