Fallout from Japan’s Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster

Fallout from Japan’s Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster examines the impact of globalization on and by the earthquake and nuclear disaster in Japan.

Colombia’s Struggle to Secure a Democratic State

This analysis examines the role of the cartels and FARC in impeding democracy in Colombia, as well as the role of government in institutionalizing racism in the country: Colombia’s Struggle to Secure a Democratic State

At the Risk of Extinction, Plans for Shark Conservation Fail

This analysis examines the decrease of shark populations and their impact on local economies: At the Risk of Extinction, Plans for Shark Conservation Fail

Encouraging South Sudan to Take the Reins of Development

Encouraging South Sudan to Take the Reins of Development tells the story behind the recent secession of South Sudan and explains why the country needs to be responsible for own development in the future.

The Global Aging Crisis

Governments around the world are being hit by unsustainable debt. One of the first areas they look to reform are entitlement programs, which are eating away the remaining funds to be used for education, defense, and other basic services. This analysis examines the issue of global aging and government preparedness to handle the challenges associated with this global issue.

A New Middle East?

The balance of power is changing in the Middle East. Egyptians, Tunisians, and others around the region are demonstrating and demanding more political freedoms and economic opportunities. This analysis examines the the role of economic development and the role of technology in the demonstrations and the aftermath of the demonstrations as well..

A Global Challenge: Protecting Women against Violence

This analysis examines an array of national, regional, and international instruments, implementation challenges, and the role of NGOs and civil society in combating the problem: A Global Challenge: Protecting Women against Violence