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International Commercial Arbitration Practice: 21st Century Perspectives edited by Paul E. Mason B’69, ’69 and Horacio a. Grigera-naón lexisnexis, 2010 the editors brought together in-house counsel of major multinationals, prominent arbitration lawyers and arbitrators to describe and analyze their experiences along various dimensions. topics include emerging industry trends, arbitration culture and practices in certain regions, and new technologies applicable to the arbitration process. The Supreme Court and the Press: The Indispensable Conflict By Joe Mathewson ’56 northwestern university Press, 2011 mathewson offers a detailed account of the justices and journalists who have fenced with each other for two centuries over freedom of the press and the public’s right to know what devils are in the details. 92 saisPHeRe Where China Meets India: Burma and the New Crossroads of Asia By Thant Myint-U ’91 Farrar, straus and Giroux, 2011 this book examines the rising strategic importance of Burma, given its location between two emerging powers, China and india. the rapid expansion of commerce, construction of massive infrastructure, deforestation and an unprecedented movement of people are all changing the country’s physical and political landscapes. while China seeks access across Burma to the indian Ocean, india sees Burma as its bridge to the Far east. myint-u discusses these implications through tales of his journeys to Burma, eastern india and southwest China. The Last Resident: The Love Story of a British Official and an Indian Princess By Shahzad Rizvi ’79 Kahany Publishers, 2010 Rizvi’s novel tells the story of a British diplomat in india, in love with india and muslim culture, who falls for the married muslim princess of the state where he serves. An Angel Whispered By Patricia Ryan-Tashiro ’97 O-Books Publishing, 2011 tashiro reflects on why we are here and what we are meant to be doing in her book combining wisdom with down-to-earth advice on how to find happiness. Sandstorm: A Leaderless Revolution in the Digital Age By Adeel A. Shah ’04 and sheheryar t. sardar Global executive Board, 2011 this timely book on the arab spring analyzes the role that social media played in contributing to the “leaderless revolution” that spread throughout the middle east. against the backdrop of worldwide economic crises, this book examines the changing nature and incredible success of the people’s protest in the digital age. Remedies in Construction Law By Camilla ter Haar ’07 and Roger ter Haar informa law, 2010 this book provides a comprehensive look at areas of interest in cases of construction law and identifies potential problems in commercial construction projects. Daughter of Xanadu By Dori Jones Yang ’80 Random House, 2011 after eight years of research and travel to mongolia, China and the silk Road, Yang has finished her novel. the book is set in the time of marco Polo and Khubilai Khan, and Yang narrates the adventures of emmajin, a fictional granddaughter of the Great Khan and an aspiring warrior.
4 alumni BenEFits news & notes SAIS Alumni Benefits 1 5 2 3 SECURE ONLINE ACCESS SAIS has a number of benefits available to alumni, in addition to those offered through the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association YOU ARE PART OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION sais alumni are part of the JHu alumni association, a volunteerdriven network with chapters in more than 20 u.s. cities and clubs in more than 20 countries. For information on chapters and clubs, and to become a member of the JHu alumni association, visit www.alumni.jhu.edu/ chapters. For information on sais alumni groups and global points of contact, visit www.sais-jhu.edu/ alumni/clubs.htm. DISCOUNT ON SPRING, TO FELLOW ALUMNI a new alumni directory is available! Find fellow alumni by employer, class year or geographic region with Johns Hopkins Connect, an alumni database and career-networking tool. Get in touch with other sais and JHu alumni at www.connect. jhu.edu. SUMMER AND FALL COURSES sais alumni and graduates of fulltime, sais-affiliated programs, including the Bologna Center Diploma and Hopkins-nanjing Center Certificate, receive a tuition discount of 25 percent on all summer courses, and a 50 percent discount on all fall and spring courses, space permitting. Offer- ings include international relations, economics, policy studies, development, conflict management, regional studies, several language courses and more. For details, call 202.663.5671 or visit www.sais- jhu.edu/academics/non-degree. ONLINE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS COURSES sais Career services offers alumni the opportunity to take online skills courses offered through Harvard Business school Publications in accounting, finance, spreadsheet modeling and quantitative analysis. For more information, contact martina leinz at mleinz@jhu.edu. SAIS LIBRARY ALUMNI PRIVILEGES alumni may obtain a free pass for in-house use of the sais library. Borrowing privileges cost $50 per year for the sais library or $200 per year for all JHu libraries. For more information, contact the sais library Reference Desk at 202.663.5901 or saislibrary@jhu.edu. Knowledgenet (www.connect.jhu.edu/knowledgenet), a selection of online resources, is available to all alumni free of charge. 6 SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS Find the latest sais news and connect with students, faculty and staff through our accounts on Facebook, twitter and linkedin. Visit www.sais-jhu.edu/connect. 7RECEIVE SAIS PUBLICATIONS a benefit of being in the sais alumni network is receiving SAIS Alumni NEWS, our monthly e-newsletter, plus SAIS Reports and SAISPHERE. For more information, email saisalum@jhu.edu. 2011–2012 93
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