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Think Tanks: Influence or Interference?
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Think Tanks have influenced - if not dictated - most of former American president George W. Bush's foreign policy. These groups of researchers elaborate long term political strategies, some of which are behind important events in modern history. Our report takes a look at how different think tanks around the world have gained more or less leverage.
BEYOND BUSINESS
By FRANCE 24

An investigation by Cyril Vanier, Willy Bracciano and Mounia Ben Aïssa

Slideshow: Behind the scenes
France Inc.: making the most of public property
07/01/2012 - BEYOND BUSINESS

France Inc.: making the most of public property

The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Sorbonne...there are many landmarks and names here in France that are internationally renowned. The French government appears to be growing keener to cash in on that brand recognition. It has set up an agency which is specialised in charging private companies to use government properties. It's just one example of how the French state is trying to earn a buck as a business.
Battle of the bubbly: how Champagne producers protect their brand
24/12/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Battle of the bubbly: how Champagne producers protect their brand

Some call it bubbly, some call it fizz... but almost all of us know it as champagne. Sparkling wine producers from the Champagne region here in France are spending millions each year to ensure their product is the only wine that is labelled as champagne. And as we found out, they're willing to stretch the principle to other products, including even perfume.
Faith and finance: how Brazil's churches compete
10/12/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Faith and finance: how Brazil's churches compete

It's probably the last place you'd associate with words like "marketing" and "expansion plans". Churches are usually seen to be a world away from business and money-making. But in Brazil, religion appears to have become a market place - and competition between churches and temples is fierce.
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Homeland security: fighting terrorism and crime is big business
22/11/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Homeland security: fighting terrorism and crime is big business

How has the fight against terrorism and crime turned into big business? Investors seem increasingly willing to flash their cash to get part of the action. It comes at a time when the security industry has grown in both size and scope. It now includes cyber security, as well as camera systems that can identify and track unwanted individuals.
Dangerous liaisons: how companies deal with NGOs
05/11/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Dangerous liaisons: how companies deal with NGOs

All publicity isn’t good publicity. We take a look at the relationship between big business and NGOs. Just like governments, companies are coming under tough scrutiny by charities and rights groups. How should executives deal with the unwanted attention? We focus on one example from India, where an NGO faced off with a global mining giant.

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