Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

U.N. Secretary General says: “The Time Has Come”

It’s not every day that a major world figure speaks out forcefully in defense of equality. But earlier this month, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon did just that when he … Continue reading

Sunday, 14 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Publishing strategies only benefit the publishers

How traditional publishing hurts scientific progress: Eighty five percent of published papers remain locked behind subscription pay walls, accessible only to those affiliated with universities and other large research institutions. … Continue reading

Saturday, 13 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Southeast Asia: Contemporary Multi-national Nations

Jorge Carrillo – Migration is one of the markers of globalization and it can be a decisive factor in the success of the societies willing to tap into the potential … Continue reading

Saturday, 13 October 2012 · Leave a comment

The Future of History

Emerging signals for change regarding history and Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is one of the world hubs of culturally rich ancient ethnic groups with diverse social structures. The region embraces … Continue reading

Saturday, 13 October 2012 · Leave a comment

An education in occupation

In just 20 years, then, the Iraqi university system went from being among the best in the Middle East to one of the worst. This extraordinary act of institutional destruction … Continue reading

Saturday, 13 October 2012 · Leave a comment