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International audience ; The three French Departments of America and the Republic of Haiti comprise a total French-speaking population of 7.8 million. This linguistic minority can hardly position itself within the Caribbean, the area being mainly Spanish-speaking (94%). Whether there should be some political or social causes for it, or should the issues be based on economic or human considerations, we have to admit that the international influence of these islands and territories is very limited. Moreover, the relations between the Caribbean basin and Canada are merely "historically-connected" in a similar way to those of other State Members of the Commonwealth.However, since the mid 1980's, efforts have been carried out to integrate some French-speaking elements into regional co-operation schemes currently implemented in the Caribbean region. These attempts, some of which are being supported by the French government and though they are necessary to prevent economic and political isolation, prove to be double-edged. They may lead the French-speaking community into becoming diluted within the imperialist plans of the USA ; Les trois Départements Français d'Amérique et la République d'Haïti totalisent une population de 7,8 millions d'habitants francophones ou partiellement francophones. Cette minorité linguistique a bien du mal à trouver ses marques au sein d'un monde caraïbe largement hispanophone (94%). Que les raisons soient politiques et sociales, que les considérations soient économiques et humaines, force est de constater que le rayonnement international de ces îles et territoires est limité. D'autant que les points d'ancrages entre le bassin Caraïbe et le Canada se réduisent aux liens "affectifs" qui unissent les États membres du Commonwealth. Cependant, depuis le milieu des années 80, des efforts ont été effectués pour intégrer les éléments francophones aux mécanismes de coopération régionale en vigueur dans la région Caraïbe. Ces tentatives, impulsées notamment par la France, bien que nécessaires pour combattre l'isolement économique et politique sont à double tranchant car elles présentent le risque de diluer la communauté francophone dans les desseins impérialistes des États-Unis

International audience ; The three French Departments of America and the Republic of Haiti comprise a total French-speaking population of 7.8 million. This linguistic minority can hardly position itself within the Caribbean, the area being mainly Spanish-speaking (94%). Whether there should be some political or social causes for it, or should the issues be based on economic or human considerations, we have to admit that the international influence of these islands and territories is very limited. Moreover, the relations between the Caribbean basin and Canada are merely "historically-connected" in a similar way to those of other State Members of the Commonwealth.However, since the mid 1980's, efforts have been carried out to integrate some French-speaking elements into regional co-operation schemes currently implemented in the Caribbean region. These attempts, some of which are being supported by the French government and though they are necessary to prevent economic and political isolation, prove to be double-edged. They may lead the French-speaking community into becoming diluted within the imperialist plans of the USA ; Les trois Départements Français d'Amérique et la République d'Haïti totalisent une population de 7,8 millions d'habitants francophones ou partiellement francophones. Cette minorité linguistique a bien du mal à trouver ses marques au sein d'un monde caraïbe largement hispanophone (94%). Que les raisons soient politiques et sociales, que les considérations soient économiques et humaines, force est de constater que le rayonnement international de ces îles et territoires est limité. D'autant que les points d'ancrages entre le bassin Caraïbe et le Canada se réduisent aux liens "affectifs" qui unissent les États membres du Commonwealth. Cependant, depuis le milieu des années 80, des efforts ont été effectués pour intégrer les éléments francophones aux mécanismes de coopération régionale en vigueur dans la région Caraïbe. Ces tentatives, impulsées notamment par la France, bien que nécessaires pour combattre l'isolement économique et politique sont à double tranchant car elles présentent le risque de diluer la communauté francophone dans les desseins impérialistes des États-Unis

This article will endeavour to offer a general and comprehensive overview of the current situation of the Romanian Armed Forces and their future tasks. It will further identify, based on a status report, various significant trends affecting the Romanian Armed Forces in key areas such as future programmes and options, and provide a forecast on their development in view of the "change driver" factors that will accelerate or retard them. Romania is an active member of partnership for Peace, and her forces also participate in several multinational peacekeeping missions. This article will thus also include an analysis of lessons learned through these activities with regards to training programmes, equipment, operations, missions and deployment, in the spirit of the national military strategy of security through readiness, modernisation, partnership and integration. (Military Technology/SWP)

The narrative about Chinese NGOs active in defending migrant workers' rights describes these organizations as increasingly powerful instruments through which Chinese people take part in public affairs, develop and articulate personal interests, and collectively form a more active and participatory citizenry. This article challenges not only the idea of labour NGOs as a progressive force for political change, but also the belief - widely shared among the international labour movement - that these organizations are sprouts of independent unionism in China. After a short overview of the historical process which led to the birth of labour NGOs in China, this article analyses the relations between these NGOs and four fundamental actors - the state, the workers, international donors and other NGOs - and argues that many of these organizations are struggling as a consequence of a substantial lack of "social capital." (China Q/GIGA)

since a decade, humanitarianism is less prominent in international affairs. This document shows the past decade, with "black years" of chess, but also the bright spillover of humanitarian concepts for more coverage, effectiveness and protection, and some progress that has been made possible thanks to the collective security activities of the UNSC. . and the presence of "blue helmets" on the ground. The documents also look at the future, including through the World Humanitarian Summit process. Some kind of 'localisation' of humanitarian aid is likely to occur, due to the strong willingness of the southern countries to show their sovereignty and the development of local organisations. Thus, the new landscape could show many actors beyond the hard core of "principled" organisations: religious actors, business-funded actors, civil protection bodies. Can continue humanitarian action impartially. ; International audience For a decade, humanitarianism has been less on the forefront, when it comes to international affairs. This paper traces back the given decade, with "black years" failures to help, but also the brilliant blooming of humanitarian concepts for more coverage, efficiency and protection, and some break through that have been made possible thanks to UNSC collective security activities … and "blue helmets" presence in the field. The papers also look into the future, namely through the World humanitarian summit's process. Some kind of "localisation" of humanitarian aid is likely to occur, due to the strong will of Southern countries to show their sovereignty and the blooming of local organisations. Hence, the new landscape could show many actors beyond the core of "principled" organisations: faith-based, business-funded actors, civil defence bodies. May humanitarian action go on with impartiality. ; since a decade, humanitarianism is less prominent in international affairs. This document shows the past decade, with "black years" of chess, but also the bright spillover of humanitarian concepts for more ...

Das Büro für Demokratische Institutionen und Menschenrechte der OSZE (BDIMR), das die Parlamentswahlen vom 31. März 2002 in der Ukraine beobachtet hatte, bescheinigte den ukrainischen Behörden deutliche Fortschritte auf dem Weg zu internationalen Standards für demokratische Wahlen erzielt zu haben. Das BDIMR beanstandete jedoch u.a. den Missbrauch staatlicher Ressourcen zum Vorteil der Regierungspartei sowie die unausgewogene Besetzung von Wahlkommissionen, und beklagte Fälle von politischer Gewalt und Einschüchterung am Rande der Wahlen. (IFSH-Pll)

An Introduction to: Globalization and Development—Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business and Policy Insights from Asia and Africa -- Part I: Entrepreneurship and Innovation -- Global Entrepreneurship Capacity and Entrepreneurial Attitude Indexing Based on the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Dataset -- Winners for Tomorrow Need More Innovation and More Entrepreneurs: Lessons Learned from Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan -- Fostering Inclusive Innovation in Developing Economies: An Integrative Framework for Multinational Enterprises -- Management of Innovation in Developing Economies -- Modelling Factors of Innovation Management for Its Implementation in MSMEs of Developing Countries: An IRP Approach -- Assessing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Oman and Discovering the Innate Suitability of Islamic Finance -- Part II: Business and Policy Insights from Asia and Africa -- Developing Chinese Economy Overseas: Cross-Cultural Dilemmas in Chinese–Dutch Mergers and Acquisitions -- Compensating Impact of Globalisation Through Fairtrade Practices -- Crowdlending: A Global Phenomenon Arrives to Sub-Saharan Africa -- From Globalization to Glocalization: An Indian Perspective -- Doing Business in the Arab World: Unlocking the Potential of Wasta -- Globalization and the Performance of Selected Multinational Firms in Nigeria -- Ethnic Food Products in International Trade: ASEAN Agro-food Products' Marketing Strategy in Canadian Market -- International Alliance Strategies: A Case Study of the Indonesian Medical Device Industry -- Philippine Apparel Brands Versus Super-Leaguers: A Case Analysis of the Apparel Industry in Southeast Asia