» InternationalThe world has been turned upside down: Socialism is on the rise in the U.S. and capitalism is on the rise in China. The former is a result of an uneducated electorate that fails to understand socialism’s history of producing poverty; the latter is a result of pragmatic leadership able to put aside communist ideology [...] According to a recent Newsweek article titled “The Creativity Crisis,” research shows that American creativity is declining for the first time. If this trend continues, the nation’s economic and national security will be at risk. The research is based on results of the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking, which has been used to test American creativity [...] What if Deng Xiaoping, the architect of China’s economic rise, was also secretly the architect of China’s quest for military dominance? It’s not a far-fetched theory. Two decades ago, Deng advised his colleagues to “hide your brightness, bide your time.” The way to move stealthily would be to focus on economics first. A strong economy is [...] In an effort to promote its language and culture, China is funding Chinese education programs in the U.S. While critics question Beijing’s motives and view the programs as propaganda vehicles to spread China’s influence, the U.S. should embrace this opportunity to learn more about its largest creditor, trading partner, and competitor. Funding from the Chinese Ministry [...] Bill Costello visits the University of Tokyo. Bill Costello visits the Osaka Castle. Bill Costello visits the Floating Garden Observatory in Osaka. Bill Costello visits Osaka University. Bill Costello visits Kasuga-taisha in Nara. Bill Costello visits Nara Park. Bill Costello visits Todai-ji in Nara. Bill Costello visits the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Bill Costello visits Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto. Bill Costello visits Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Bill Costello visits Nishi Hongan-ji in Kyoto. Bill Costello visits Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto. Bill Costello visits Heian-jingu in Kyoto. Bill Costello visits the Kyoto Tower. Bill Costello visits Kyoto University. The U.S. military needs to reinvent itself. If it continues to hold on to antiquated paradigms, U.S. national security could be at risk. Consider what’s happening in China. The nation’s rapidly growing economy has enabled it to significantly increase its military budget. Over the past decade, China’s military-related spending has roughly doubled. In a recent issue of [...] |
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