CHATHAM HOUSE: NEWSLETTER MAY 2008
May 2, 2008 on 1:02 am | In Africa, Asia, Development, Economics, Financial, Globalization, History, Research, Third World, Uncategorized, United Kingdom, World-System | No Comments
Chatham House Newsletter –
May 2008
Thu 5/01/08
Chatham House’s May newsletter
Independent thinking on international affairs
Welcome to Chatham House’s May newsletter containing our latest news and events.
You can also view our more detailed printed newsletter which gives further information on forthcoming activities and events at Chatham House as well as more general news and announcements in relation to the institute.,SPECIAL EVENT INVITATION ***
In the first of a series of events ahead of the US Election, leading pollster John Zogby will present an insider’s view of the US polling process on 7 May. He will share his up-to-the-minute insights on the mood of the American electorate, the top issues in the campaign, and where the candidates stand in the latest polls.
This event is open to our newsletter subscribers but you must register to attend and registration will be closed when all spaces have been allocated.
Chancellor Announces New Group to Review Tax
Alistair Darling used a Chatham House conference speech to announce a new business-government working group to look at the long-term challenges facing the UK tax system. At the same event, David Nason, Under Secretary at the US Treasury, said that although regulation may ease downturns, it cannot prevent them entirely.
Revolution Needed to Meet Coming Food Demands
A revolution in agriculture is needed to meet a projected 50 per cent increase in demand for food by 2030, argues a new briefing paper, Rising Food Prices. Further, the question of ‘fair shares’ will emerge as a significant global issue as a burgeoning ‘global middle class’ consumes more grain by eating more meat and dairy products. Food Supply Project.
FBI Director Forecasts ‘Victory’
Over Terrorists
Robert Mueller told an audience at Chatham House that terrorism as a tactic would be defeated during his tenure as the head of the FBI. He said: ‘I don’t think it will be millennia or even generations. I think we’ll see victory on my watch.’ He also praised the relationship between the FBI and its UK counterparts. Video. Transcript.
Asia In Africa
A paper on India
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