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| Sep 30th - Game about
international economics |
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those who think a game about international economics couldn't possibly
be exciting, think again! The Global University and International
Student Programs, along with other participants, staged the World
Trade Game today to bring close the realities of dog-eat-dog, 'unlevel
playing field' realities of the global trade system. Teams representing
rich countries, developing countries and poor countries were pitted
against each other in a race for the biggest bank account at the end.
Resources and finances were allocated reflecting current realities,
and throughout the game market fluctuations and new technologies governed
countries' behaviors. Before long, the bargaining and pleading was
fierce and goodwill absent as we found the behaviors of people playing
a game and that of real competition reflecting each other and, as
expected, the rich coming out on top. |
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| The world moves closer
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| The three panelists, Dr. from India, Dr. Kanbe
from Kenya, and Mr. Hughes from the US come from opposite ends
of the world but were one in their opposition of a new American-led
war |
As part of ongoing dialogue onboard Peace Boat,
further discussion was held concerning developing news regarding the
terrorist attacks in the US, and repercussions of the likely US-led
coalition response against those believed to be responsible for the
attacks. The session began with a brief update on Peace Boat's Tokyo
campaign against violent retaliation and Japanese participation in
military operations. Three panelists, from India, Japan and the US
then explained why they oppose the retaliatory actions which seem
certain, as a point of departure for the discussion. A lively debated
ensued, and while there is wide agreement about the nature of Peace
Boat's declaration and activities opposing conflict, many had disagreements
or points which they did not understand about the decision making
process leading up to the declaration and action in Tokyo and on Peace
Boat. While people found common ground through discussion, we will
definitely have plenty more to talk about in the next few days.
Text and photos by Stacy Hughes
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