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    Islamophobia Fact Sheet

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    Islamophobia is a closed-minded hatred, fear or prejudice toward Islam and Muslims that results in discrimination, marginalization and oppression. It creates a distorted understanding of Islam and Muslims and transforms diversity in name, language, culture,ethnicity, and race into a set of stereotyped characteristics. As such, Islamophobia is a system of both religious and racial animosity

    The Rise of Mega-FTAs. EU Centre in Singpore Fact Sheet (October 2013)

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    Free trade agreements (FTAs) are negotiated so that countries and businesses can benefit from the possibilities that international economic integration offers. By eradicating barriers to trade, mutual gains can be generated. FTAs, in general, create a bigger market, increase competition, but at the same time reward economies of scale, which in turn induces companies and countries to allocate their time and resources more efficiently. Moreover, greater business competition arising from FTAs can catalyse economic reforms such as accelerating the adoption of existing technologies and stimulating the development of new ones (Krist, 2012)

    Fact Sheet: Terrorism, 2011

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    Learn about the nature of terrorism. • Terrorists often choose targets that offer little danger to themselves and areas with relatively easy public access. • Foreign terrorists look for visible targets where they can avoid detection before or after an attack such as international airports, large cities, major international events, resorts, and high-profile landmarks. Learn about the different types of terrorist weapons including explosives, kidnappings, hijackings, arson, and shootings. Prepare to deal with a terrorist incident by adapting many of the same techniques used to prepare for other crises

    2011-2012 Fact Sheet

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    2002-2003 Fact Sheet

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    2001-2002 Fact Sheet

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    2008-2009 Fact Sheet

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    In fact, Russia lost

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    2012-2013 Fact Sheet

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