How will Argentina’s G20 presidency impact its global influence and national politics?
Category: Global Development
Habitat III: A New Approach to Urban Development?
International pressure and shifting global norms may encourage Latin American governments to make urban development more inclusive and peaceful.
The Dalai Lama’s visit to Europe is more important than his Trump impression
The Dalai Lama should be commended for his mockery of Trump, but he and his hosts should also be recognized for their bravery in taking on the great red bully in addition to the great orange one.
Economics is for Everyone
“I really have gotten into what I do driven to apply my understanding of economics to improving people’s lives.”
-Raymond Robertson, professor and the Helen and Roy Ryu Chair in Economics and Government in the Department of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University
Passion for Public Health
Alyson Rose-Wood spoke to The Contemporary about her career in public health, global experiences and the disparities in U.S. health infrastructure.
Ignorance is Destructive
Samuel Huntington’s theory falsely constructs the Islamic world as a threat, harming prospects for global cultural understanding and cooperation.