Social Institutions
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.
The Iran Cables and Beyond: A Conversation with Murtaza Hussain
By Michael Sexton |
Managing Editor Mike Sexton spoke with The Intercept's Murtaza Hussain about the recently released Iran Cables investigative piece -- and what they tell us about the region's future.
Beyond Migration: Humanitarian Assistance to the Northern Triangle
By Deanna Woodman |
President Trump has tied humanitarian aid to migration outcomes in the Northern Triangle, yet foreign assistance affects underlying causes of migration to the United States. More importantly, predicating future aid on migration outcomes goes against fundamental humanitarian principles and US values.
Phones and Force: The Geostrategy of Smartphones in an Era of US-Chinese Competition
By Anthony Consalvo |
Smartphones will gain geostrategic significance. The Gulf States, through Apple and Huawei, have aligned with the United States and China, respectively. Their strategic importance makes them noteworthy test cases in the rising geostrategic significance of supply chains.
Conflicting Values in the Arctic: Examining Russian-Canadian Tensions through Election Interference
By Kathryn Urban |
A forthcoming study from the University of Calgary predicts that Russian intelligence services may be interfering in the Canadian federal elections scheduled to take place at the end of October over concerns in the Arctic region.
Book Review: Shrewd Samaritan: Faith, Economics, and the Road to Loving Our Global Neighbor
By Wanida Lewis |
In his latest book titled Shrewd Samaritan- Faith, Economics, and the Road to Loving Our Global Neighbor, Bruce Wdyick explores diverse impacts of how to effectively and intentional give to the global poor.
Espionage and Discrimination in Science: China’s Complicated Role
By Ben Goodrich |
China is stealing research secrets from institutions around the world. As a result, Chinese scientists are more likely to experience discrimination in research settings. Are policymakers stuck choosing between securing research and securing civil rights?
Iran, Enrichment, and Arms Control
By John Ashley |
The NPT does not grant a right to enrich, as Iran claims. However, it does allow for verification-based access to nuclear power.
Myths in the Media: Why We Need To Get North Korea “Right”
By Benjamin Zimmer |
North Korea is, by design, is the most isolated country in the world, making it an imperative that information is reported fairly and accurately. But how do we make sure the information is fair and accurate?
Twenty Years After Columbine
By Sheila Archambault Helke |
The high number of mass shootings are a growing societal concern, and solutions must be multifaceted. Addressing media coverage glorifying shooters and destigmatizing mental health problems are two important aspects of such a multifaceted approach.
The US-Mexico Divide – One Man’s Journey to Change the Conversation
By Elizabeth Brandeberry |
YPFP Fellow Elizabeth Brandeberry spoke with USMC veteran and former Customs and Border Patrol Exec. Director for Policy David Danelo about his book, The Border.
We’re in the Endgame Now
By Wazim Mowla |
Climate change affects more than the environment, often forcing internal displacement and migration. Latin America in particular faces challenges that require a focused policy response.
Demographics are not Destiny: An Interview with David Allison
By Benjamin Verdi |
YPFP Fellowship Editor Benjamin Verdi spoke with Valuegraphics founder David Allison on how data is used in polls -- and what Valuegraphics' particular approach tells us about voter "hearts and minds" around the world.
France’s Multicultural Challenge
By Sheila Archambault Helke |
French internal policies must change to help forge a new multicultural France, where immigrants can celebrate their heritage, practice the religion of their choosing and still be French.
A New Type of Money: Iran’s Hope to Bypass U.S. Sanctions
By Kristen Cheriegate |
The US is struggling to adapt to the emerging digital market and cryptocurrencies. This creates potential security gaps which actors like Iran have the potential to exploit.
Should the Caribbean Replicate Latin America’s Migration Policies?
By Wazim Mowla |
Venezuelan migration continues to flow throughout the region and must be addressed by the hemisphere, but Caribbean policies toward these migrants aren't currently up to the task.
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