Why we need a radical perspective in the debate for prison reform.
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How to Figure Out The World’s Largest Election
Democratic elections in India are the world’s largest. Understanding what is at stake and the leaders of the respective major parties is key to grasping the dilemma that Indians face.
Read MoreWhy Overthrowing a Despot is the Easy Part
in Africa, Middle East, Society
In light of the Sudanese and Algerian uprisings against entrenched despots, it is important to look back at the Arab Spring of 2011 and why these uprisings should only be seen as the first step.
Read MoreHow to reduce sex trafficking in New York City
As the trafficking world adapts and advances, American policies are left behind and underprepared
Read MoreWhat the criticism of aid to the Notre Dame misses
The fire at the Notre Dame caused the world to stop and witness the famous cathedral go up in flames. Understanding the importance of the Notre Dame to the French civilization is key to acknowledging why it largely warrants a period of mourning as well as the philanthropy that followed. (Photo: Thierry Mallet/Associated Press)
Read MoreFemale Empowerment in South Africa
Though women in South Africa form a large part of the population, they remain underutilized in the workplace. Understanding the roots of this issue as well as the policy responses to them might hold the key to empowering them.
Read MoreGodfather Politics in Nigeria
If Nigeria is set have the world’s third largest population under 30 by 2050, why are the main Presidential candidates in their late seventies?
Read MoreCan India and Pakistan find a resolution?
in Asia, Foreign Policy, Politics
India and Pakistan’s relationship sits on a tightrope amid rising tensions between the two nations
Read MoreUkraine in Limbo
Understanding the candidates that stand for the presidency and the delicate situation at hand (Photo: Sergei Chuzavkov/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images)
Read MoreRevisiting the One-China Policy
in China, Asia, Foreign Policy
The balance of power has changed across the Taiwan Strait significantly since 1992 agreement on the One-China Policy. We should re-consider how we approach it. (Photo: David Chang/EPA)
Read MoreU.S. Mass Shootings and the Burden of Proof
After one mass shooting, New Zealand took action. After many, the United States remains stagnant. Why? Just ask Malcolm Gladwell. (Photo: NY Daily News)
Read MoreMisunderstanding Democracy
As faith in democracy falters across the world following recent widespread anti-democratic developments, it is paramount that we consider what democracy means, embodies, and promotes. (Photo: SMARTBOY10 / GETTY IMAGES)
Read MoreTechnology’s Impact on the Economy of NYC and the Loss of Amazon HQ2
Understanding how technology has allowed New York City to thrive in the past decade and why the Amazon deal would have done more good than harm. (Photo: Hiroko Masuike / The New York Times)
Read MoreActivist in Chief
How Bernie’s activism has shaped his “political revolution” and why it could take him to the White House in 2020 (Photo: AP Photo / Charlie Neibergall)
Read MoreArabian Apprentice: The Search for America’s Middle Eastern Ally
The war in Yemen and the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has led many in the West to ask: why keep Saudi Arabia as an ally? The answer is a complex combination of realpolitik, economic, and national security concerns.
Read MoreThe Sport That Can Save the World
in Interviews, Sports, Society
A conversation with NYU School of Professional Studies Clinical Associate Professor David Hollander about the role basketball plays in the world and what could be in store for “the sport for everybody.” (Julio Cortez / AP)
Read MoreThe Muslim Double Standard Continues After Christchurch Massacre
Examining the real life examples of the double standard that Muslims face as well as what can be done by leaders in the future
Read MoreFlint Four Years Later: What has changed?
Looking at the aftermath of the Flint Water Crisis and what has been done since (Photo: Carlos Osorio/AP)
Read MoreThe Tango of Spain
Navigating the Catalan Secessionist Movement and its implications for Spain’s future
Read MoreThe Return of Populism and the Challenges Ahead: A Latin American Perspective
A discussion with NYU’s Professor Pablo Querubín Borrero on the challenges and implications of populism (Photo: Reuters)
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