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Increasingly, one can observe the power of the state extending into the modem sector of Third World economies. Different types of cooperative relationships are established with multinational corporations, even to the point of excluding them altogether. A considerable part of the literature suggests that in this instance there is the formation of dependent capitalist societies, what could be referred to as state capitalism. Such a definition is contradictory and conceals the true operation of these societies. In fact, was are witnessing the emergence of a new type of production that the author refers to as bureaucratic development societies dominated by bureaucratically organized state classes. These state-classes collectively appropriate the social surplus and determine its allocation on a political basis allocating it either to consumption by the dominant class or to investment, but in this latter case, without consideration as to the immediate return on possible investments. The means by which such a class arrives at decisions are of particular interest because the author shows that they constitute both a hope and a threat for the broad-based development of the economies and the societies of the Third World.
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French Indochina, being a vast territory that was built up in the 19th century and that later decayed in the 20th century, remains an interesting case of how colonial powers shaped the conception of cultural heritage. That puts the origins, development and future status of that shaping into question, especially regarding global issues in the Asian aera. Cultural heritage, being a historical subject which takes its roots deep into time, leads to a double challenge in formerly colonized territories, regarding the formerly colonized countries themselves, but also regarding the former colonizing powers. Being mostly connected to the urban sphere and being gradually incorporated into collective memory, fifty years after the independence of Indochinese countries, the concept of cultural heritage questions the political meaning of its actual upkeep and of its relevance to the identity of the nation. The former colonial powers, willing to show their repentance but at the same time willing to avoid diplomatic clash a all costs, take advantage of this shared heritage with extreme caution when dealing with its new economic partners, the “Asian Tigers.” Although important for tourism, the colonial heritage now faces a brand new challenge: it may either survive the tremendous developing suburban network of Asian supercities or disapppear. In order to have a clearer view of this endangered heritage and its issues, the statement will be illustrated by the examples of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City.
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This article proposes a reflection on the capitalist production of space. It explores Henri Lefebvre's theory of space, which provides an original understanding of the relation between space and time in the reproduction of capital. The article focuses on Lefebvre's concept of abstract space, the origins of which can be traced to Marx's writings, illustrating the central role played by space in value production. The concept of abstract space allows a reconsideration of the priority usually given to time in critical analysis of capitalism. In conclusion, it is argued that such a comprehension of space can also provide a useful insight on the recent financialization of capital.
Keywords: Henri Lefebvre, Karl Marx, espace, temps, capital, théorie, Henri Lefebvre, Karl Marx, space, time, capital, theory, Henry Lefebvre, Karl Marx, espacio, tiempo, capital, teoría
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This article examines the strategies set out by the state and non-state actors in the race to mining resources in the area. In Southeast Asia, the mining sector is obviously not the only tool to ensure the economic and infrastructural development of the States and the populations but it stands out more and more as a strategic asset for the area's countries. Because of the extra attractiveness and the wealth they bring about, the mining resources to be found underground in the area are dealt with as a central element in the national development policies and in the geostrategic thinking developed by Southeast Asian states.
Keywords: Asie du Sud-Est, ressources minérales, géopolitique, stratégie, Chine, Southeast Asia, minerals resources, geopolitics, strategy, China, Sudeste asiático, recursos minerales, geopolítica, estrategia, China