South Asian Asylum Seekers and the United States Immigration Response: A Detailed Evaluation of South Asian Immigrants Fleeing Persecution and the American National Reception

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This project analyzes the experiences of South Asian asylum seekers fleeing persecution from India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. The latter half of this project works to analyze the reception of these asylum seekers within the United States immigration system along with potential reforms to this flawed structure.

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2021-05
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The Rising Dragon: Chinese Versus Western Aid and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa, Seeking a Partner in Development

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This paper is based on a research undertaking to understand China's presence in Africa and how this relates to Western relations with the continent. The research attempts to determine which option, Europe/US or the Chinese, may be the most suitable

This paper is based on a research undertaking to understand China's presence in Africa and how this relates to Western relations with the continent. The research attempts to determine which option, Europe/US or the Chinese, may be the most suitable partner in development for Africa, as well as discuss what can be done to maximize the benefits, and mitigate the negative aspects of that relationship. A comparative analysis approach is used to judge the viability of each partner, and each is assessed according to a set of criteria, including the following: 1. Equitable and Respectful Relations 2. Maintenance of Sovereignty 3. Ability and Willingness to Finance Sustainable Development in Africa 4. Shared Experience and Understanding 5. Historical Element Drawing on the collected research presented in this document, the major finding is that the Chinese have a fundamentally different approach to aid and investment, and harbor conceptually distinctive ideas regarding development than the West. Based on the outcome of the comparative study against the above criteria, it is suggested that Africa may benefit from selecting China as a partner in achieving its own sustainable development, and suggestions are offered to effectively leverage this partnership.
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2014-05
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