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2010

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China's Strategic Interests In Cambodia: Influence And Resources, Sophal Ear, Sigfrido Burgos Dec 2009

China's Strategic Interests In Cambodia: Influence And Resources, Sophal Ear, Sigfrido Burgos

Sophal Ear

Cambodia is pivotal to China’s strategies to project greater influence in Southeast Asia, buffer longstanding rivals, and potentially tame America’s hegemony. China’s transformation from regional backwater into influential global actor raises concerns for many countries. As expected, the rise of a powerful regional player makes traditional hegemonic countries anxious.

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Special Journal Issue: "Perspectives On The Recent Past", Brent Fortenberry, Adrian Myers Dec 2009

Special Journal Issue: "Perspectives On The Recent Past", Brent Fortenberry, Adrian Myers

Adrian Myers

No abstract provided.

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A Viable "Sweatshop Free" Model? The Ilo's Better Factories Program And Labor Rights In Cambodia's Garment Industry, John A. Hall Dec 2009

A Viable "Sweatshop Free" Model? The Ilo's Better Factories Program And Labor Rights In Cambodia's Garment Industry, John A. Hall

John A. Hall

The International Labour Organization's (ILO' s) innovative program, Better Factories Cambodia ("Better Factories"), represents one of the more important attempts made by the international community to promote labor rights in a developing nation. The lessons Better Factories offers are significant for all stakeholders in the global labor market and suggest at least the outline of a practical blueprint for the future promotion of international labor standards globally. While the ILO's program in Cambodia has achieved notable success in reaching specific criteria, future ILO efforts elsewhere must be adjusted to reflect lessons learned in the Better Factories model. Specifically, future programs …

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