Tag Archives: cultural heritage

Reforming UNESCO’s World Heritage

Cultural and natural heritage is important to all of us. But we are doing ourselves a disservice if we allow national interests to come before quality.

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China’s Immortal Empire

What meaning does the Forbidden City have for China and outsiders alike?

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From Mao to Now: A Reevaluation

How did Mao’s legacy pave the way for Chinese nationalism and globalization?

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Trekking Through China

How has development progressed in coastal versus inland China?

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The Dawn of Global Trade — Part II

In what ways did Asia dominate the world 1,000 years ago?

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My Visit to Khanti-Mansiisk, Part II

How is the Siberian town of Khanti-Mansiisk the embodiment of Gorbachev’s dreams for Russia?

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My Visit to Khanti-Mansiisk, Part I

Why is Khanti-Mansiisk the perfect meeting place for the EU-Russia talks?

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Bhutan: The World's Youngest Democracy

Do the elections in Bhutan mean radical political change for the small nation?

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