Word: protegee
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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The question of whether Deng is still in charge was first raised in January, when his protege and handpicked successor, Communist Party General Secretary Hu Yaobang, was abruptly ousted after being blamed for disruptive student demonstrations in December. Deng immediately spread the word that he had favored both Hu's...
The desire for a smooth transition also seemed to be a factor in choosing the new Director of Central Intelligence: Robert Gates, a 20-year CIA veteran and Casey protege who has been running the agency since Casey was hospitalized. Gates, who at 43 is the youngest Director ever named...
Deng the Reformer has always been something of an enigma. He has strongly supported economic change while remaining wary of political reforms. Personal experiences during the chaotic Mao years, particularly the anarchy of the Cultural Revolution (1966-76), convinced Deng that even a modest amount of dissent could rapidly spin...
He formed a partnership with his protege, Ben Barnes, 48, a former Lieutenant Governor. With an initial investment of about $5 million apiece, the two men borrowed millions more to finance the construction of office buildings, shopping centers and luxury condos. Bankers practically threw money at them, and the two...
The King's desire for higher prices was due in part to pressure from Iran, which relies on energy earnings to finance its economy and pay for its six- year war with Iraq. While the Saudis privately support Iraq in the conflict, they fear Iran's military might as well...