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Why has the International Community Failed to Prevent State Fragility?

March 25, 2014
Recent outbursts of violence in South Sudan and CAR have come as a surprise to the international community highlighting its weakness in responding to international crises.

The Failure of Female Engagement Teams in Afghanistan

March 19, 2014
Female Engagement Teams in Afghanistan were easily manipulated by the locals and proved to be largely ineffective in their intended counter-insurgency role.

From National to Global: the Transformation of Academia

March 16, 2014
In an increasingly borderless world, academia must look beyond national frameworks in order to successfully compete for the best minds and stay abreast with scientific innovation.

What is Causing Buddhist Violence Against Muslims?

March 10, 2014
Buddhist groups have been waging campaigns of hate speech and violence in Myanmar and Sri Lanka. What is causing this upsurge in anti-Muslim violence in these countries?

People Have the Right to Know When They Are Being Watched

March 6, 2014
Governments must give citizens the opportunity to make informed decisions on how much privacy they are willing to give up for the sake of security.