Op-Ed: Skirting Responsibility in Syria
For nearly a year, Syria has been in a state of unrest that has caused upwards of 5,000 deaths and an immeasurable amount of destruction.…
Texaco’s Legacy in Ecuador
Many of us know the stories of oil-rich developing countries sacrificing environmental health for oil revenues. The term “resource curse” was coined because these countries…
Arab Views Evolve Following Arab Spring
A recent Arab Public Opinion Poll conducted in several Arab countries by the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development reveals that 55% of pollsters…
European Divorce?
Born from Winston Churchill’s belief that Europe could be unified through economic integration, the European Steel and Coal Commission was established in hopes of fostering economic…
Consequences of a Pending Israeli Strike on Iran
Israeli President Shimon Peres’s warning on Sunday that an Israeli attack on Iran is increasingly likely raises questions about the legitimacy of a unilateral attack…
Does a Nuclear Iran Call for a Change in Policy?
The IAEA is planning on releasing its latest report on nuclear development in Iran on November 9. This assessment is set to expose the work…
A Shift in South Sudan’s Global Identity
Following its July 2011 independence from war-ravaged Sudan, the newly formed nation of South Sudan has shown interest in joining the Commonwealth, a group of 54…
Can Biometric IDs Increase Access to Social Services in India?
A recent New Yorker article profiled Nandan Nilekani (subscription required), the man behind Aadhaar, India’s ambitious new social project that intends to create a biometric database…
Making Sense of the Palestinian Bid for UN Statehood
On September 23, 2011 Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority and chair of the Palestine Liberation Organization, appealed to the United Nations to recognize Palestine…