Social Institutions
China’s War on its Minority Cultures
By Jack Erickson |
In spite of public proclamations of cooperation, the People's Republic of China continues a repressive campaign against its ethnic minorities in Tibet, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia. Stronger, more consistent action from the U.S. government is required to disincentivize China’s continued violation human rights.
Religious Organizations Can Help Prevent the Targeting of Asian-Background Individuals during COVID-19
By Coretta Lemaitre |
In several countries, including the United States, Italy, France, Australia, and Russia, civil society groups are reporting COVID-19-related verbal and physical attacks on people of Asian descent. Between March and June, over 2,100 COVID-related hate incidents against Asian Americans were recorded by advocacy groups in the United States. During the pandemic, Asian-background individuals and families…
Big Tech Should Pay Publishers
By Joseph Bodnar |
Big tech is eroding quality journalism. In July, Australia put forward a draft framework to save it. It is past time for similar measures to be implemented in the United States.
Reinstating the “Nation of Immigrants” Requires More Than a New Administration
By Camila Bailey |
America’s immigration problems won’t simply be solved with a new administration or new laws. Progress will rely on a change in the rhetoric and discourse surrounding immigration discussions – a move away from focusing on merit based immigration policy and the concept of immigrants as having or lacking economical value.
Make America Righteous Again
By Robert Shines |
As with the Civil Rights Movement before them, the Black Lives Matter protests affect American foreign policy. The U.S. Government can look to that era as an example for how to apply diplomacy domestically and internationally.
Reimagining the Value of Indigenous Education
By Pierina Anton |
Expanding the implementation of bilingual intercultural education (BIE) in Latin America can boost educational access for indigenous peoples and play a role in reducing poverty in the region.
Parasite’s Triumph is a Victory for International Cinema, but Has a Precedent Really Been Set?
By Timothy Meyers |
Winning Best Picture this year, Parasite becomes the first international film to do so. This article examines the impact this may have for future foreign films and whether the US is at the precipice of a new relationship with international cinema.
Selling ClearviewCombat Facial Recognition to Israel Would Be a Grave Mistake
By Annie Shiel |
Allowing the sale of lethal drone-compatible facial recognition technology to Israel
would facilitate human rights abuses, make the US complicit, and open a Pandora’s box that
can’t be closed.
Peace through the Space Force: How Washington Must Assert Itself Today and Tomorrow
By Fabio Van Loon |
The United States must prepare for a future in which outer space is a theater for great power competition.
An Ecosystem Approach to Child Dignity and Safety Online
By Mercedes Yanora |
In this interview, Dr. Joanna Rubinstein, CEO of Childhood USA, discusses the sexual abuse of children online. She advocates for a global system approach when combatting such violence.
China’s War on its Minority Cultures
By Jack Erickson |
In spite of public proclamations of cooperation, the People's Republic of China continues a repressive campaign against its ethnic minorities in Tibet, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia. Stronger, more consistent action from the U.S. government is required to disincentivize China’s continued violation human rights.
Religious Organizations Can Help Prevent the Targeting of Asian-Background Individuals during COVID-19
By Coretta Lemaitre |
In several countries, including the United States, Italy, France, Australia, and Russia, civil society groups are reporting COVID-19-related verbal and physical attacks on people of Asian descent. Between March and June, over 2,100 COVID-related hate incidents against Asian Americans were recorded by advocacy groups in the United States. During the pandemic, Asian-background individuals and families…
Big Tech Should Pay Publishers
By Joseph Bodnar |
Big tech is eroding quality journalism. In July, Australia put forward a draft framework to save it. It is past time for similar measures to be implemented in the United States.
Reinstating the “Nation of Immigrants” Requires More Than a New Administration
By Camila Bailey |
America’s immigration problems won’t simply be solved with a new administration or new laws. Progress will rely on a change in the rhetoric and discourse surrounding immigration discussions – a move away from focusing on merit based immigration policy and the concept of immigrants as having or lacking economical value.
Make America Righteous Again
By Robert Shines |
As with the Civil Rights Movement before them, the Black Lives Matter protests affect American foreign policy. The U.S. Government can look to that era as an example for how to apply diplomacy domestically and internationally.
Reimagining the Value of Indigenous Education
By Pierina Anton |
Expanding the implementation of bilingual intercultural education (BIE) in Latin America can boost educational access for indigenous peoples and play a role in reducing poverty in the region.
Parasite’s Triumph is a Victory for International Cinema, but Has a Precedent Really Been Set?
By Timothy Meyers |
Winning Best Picture this year, Parasite becomes the first international film to do so. This article examines the impact this may have for future foreign films and whether the US is at the precipice of a new relationship with international cinema.
Selling ClearviewCombat Facial Recognition to Israel Would Be a Grave Mistake
By Annie Shiel |
Allowing the sale of lethal drone-compatible facial recognition technology to Israel
would facilitate human rights abuses, make the US complicit, and open a Pandora’s box that
can’t be closed.
Peace through the Space Force: How Washington Must Assert Itself Today and Tomorrow
By Fabio Van Loon |
The United States must prepare for a future in which outer space is a theater for great power competition.
An Ecosystem Approach to Child Dignity and Safety Online
By Mercedes Yanora |
In this interview, Dr. Joanna Rubinstein, CEO of Childhood USA, discusses the sexual abuse of children online. She advocates for a global system approach when combatting such violence.