Word: establish
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...China have started negotiations as to what would be required of a free trade pact between the two countries. Australia has already inked a similar deal with Thailand. Asia could find itself as economically integrated as Europe without the politicized wrangling over common currencies and madcap attempts to establish governing bodies that sit above nationally elected governments...
Plaintive tales of rampant liberalism among college professors are as old as the hills—as old as the professors themselves, for that matter. And, although many attempts to establish exactly how liberal professors rely on flawed methodologies, no one disputes that liberal academics outnumber conservative academics. The recurring question is why this is the case, and whether anyone should care. Some hold that the lack of conservatives risks enfeebling the minds of the nation’s youth and oppresses beleaguered conservative PhDs who are denied jobs out of petty political bias. Neither view likely has much basis...
...during the lengthy Oslo peace process. And soon after the collapse of Oslo, Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon agreed they would not pursue a peace agreement until Arafat was out of power. Now, after his death, they have implied that any agreement must wait until the Palestinians establish a democracy. Those delaying tactics do not serve the interests of Palestinians or Israelis who want an end to the cycle of violence and a fair two-state solution now. Ramzi Shakra Glendale, California, U.S. Palestinians are the forgotten victims of human-rights violations. Arafat brought their plight to world...
...succeeded overseas bought their way there. Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda enjoyed years of protected markets at home, then set up operations abroad that introduced new production techniques or superior engineering. In Korea, Samsung and Hyundai took decades to build respected brands. By contrast, electronics maker LG failed to establish a thriving business from its shortcut purchase of the TV brand Zenith?though it has recently been much more successful in penetrating global markets by pushing its own brand. Chinese acquirers will face similar challenges. TCL has yet to explain how it will turn around money-losing Thomson, which sells...
...peace process. And soon after the collapse of Oslo, U.S. President George W. Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon agreed that they would not pursue a peace agreement until Arafat was out of power. Now, after his death, they have implied that any agreement must wait until Palestinians establish a democracy. Those delaying tactics do not serve the interests of Palestinians or Israelis who want an end to the cycle of violence and a fair two-state solution now. Ramzi Shakra Glendale...