Jun 16, 2014 | Globalization, North-South, Passage au crible (English), Sport (English)
By Élie Landrieu Translation: Lawrence Myers
While the 20th edition of the World Cup will be held in Brazil between June 12-July 13, 2014, the institution in charge of its organization, FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)…
Mar 10, 2014 | Digital Industry, Globalization, Passage au crible (English)
By Adrien Cherqui
Translation: Lawrence Myers
Passage au crible n°108
February 19, 2014, marked the end of mediation between Apple and Samsung Mobile Communications during which the directors were supposed to negotiate an agreement. Let us recall that the attempt…
Feb 21, 2014 | Digital Industry, Globalization, International commerce, Passage au crible (English)
By Justin Chui
Translation: Lawrence Myers
Passage au crible n°106
On February 4, 2014, Satya Nadella succeeds Steve Ballmer and thus becomes the third general manager of the American giant Microsoft. As for the group’s founder, Bill Gates, he is leaving his position …
Sep 24, 2013 | Globalization, International commerce, Passage au crible (English)
By Alexandre Bohas Translation: Frédéric Ocrisse-Aka
Transatlantic discussions to reach a free trade agreement were disrupted in spring 2013 by a new blocking in the cultural sector. Recently, a new showdown took place during the first talks on the proposed free trade agreement…
Jul 8, 2013 | Globalization, International commerce, Passage au crible (English)
By Alexandre Bohas Translation: Anton Stzepourginski
The Western automotive industry is going through an unprecedented crisis. However, the Volkswagen Group doesn’t seem to be affected judging its growing expansion…
Jan 23, 2013 | Globalization, North-South, Passage au crible (English), Sport (English)
By Josepha Laroche Translation: Anton Stzepourginski
Owned by Amaury Sport Organization, the Dakar rally raid (ex Paris Dakar) started on the 5th of January and ended on the 20th. It includes three types of vehicles: motorcycles, cars and trucks. It is the biggest off-road…