August 26, 2010

Don't Boost Emerging Powers Too Soon

Jorge Castaneda, Los Angeles Times

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Granting emerging economic powers a greater role on the world stage too soon could weaken the international system that upholds democracy, human rights, nuclear nonproliferation and environmental protection.

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TAGGED: China, India, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, BRIC

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