Larry from Bear Canada just passed along a copy of this report detailing instances of use of U.S. armed forces abroad from 1798-2010. Thought it would be interesting to share this with everyone. I've also placed this in the our Recommended Reading List, which is grossly incomplete, but does give some reference to some interesting reads. … [Read more...] about Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2010, by Richard F. Grimmett, Specialist in International Security
Announcements
“Unnatural Selection: Missing Girls, Abortion, and the Perversion of Choice”
I highly recommend heading over to the Shanghai Scrap blog where American writer Adam Minter interviews his friend, Mara Hvistendahl, who has just published the book, "Unnatural Selection: Missing Girls, Abortion, and the Perversion of Choice." To give you an idea of the conversation, I have excerpted a question below. You might want the book too. Scrap: Focusing on China … [Read more...] about “Unnatural Selection: Missing Girls, Abortion, and the Perversion of Choice”
Three years after quake, Sichuan rebuilds
Few weeks ago, a China Daily reporter contacted this blog for leads on foreigners working with China in Sichuan's reconstruction. As you know, tomorrow is the three year anniversary of the May 12, 2008 earthquake; I have been looking for reports in the last few days on this topic. The story that brought tears to my eyes was about a mother saving the life of her infant … [Read more...] about Three years after quake, Sichuan rebuilds
A call in joining hands to fight climate change
Climate change is real, and as Laura Tam, the lead author of the just published San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) Report, "Climate change hits home" (PDF), says, it is too late to prevent it entirely, but local communities can still do their part. Her report recommends 30 strategies to mitigate. "Although we must do everything in our power to slow … [Read more...] about A call in joining hands to fight climate change
China’s public smoking ban regulation in place, but toothless
In my recent trip to China, the one thing that I really disliked was the fact that so many people smoked. Not only that, there was a general disregard for non-smokers who do not wish to be second-hand smokers. While on airplanes, buses, and some other places, people observed non-smoking signs well. In restaurants and other places, adults puffed away unhindered, even while … [Read more...] about China’s public smoking ban regulation in place, but toothless