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Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World
In Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World, World Policy Institute Senior Fellow Ian Bremmer illustrates a historic shift in the international system and the world economy—and an unprecedented moment of global uncertainty.
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Rebutting Claims of Israel's Legal Obligations
Citing Israel's unfulfilled legal obligations, Palestine's chief negotiator, Saeb Erekat, said Palestine will not continue talks with Israel. Attorney Richard Horowitz argues the documents cited contain no such obligations.
A Movement Without a Leader: Turkey's Upheaval in Taksim Square
Writer and journalist Abigail R. Esman weighs in on the recent protests in Turkey's Taksim Square. More than a protest regarding land appropriation by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Esman argues that the protests are a battle of wills between the relatively young, secular Westernized protesters and a more conservative Islamic government.
North American Solutions
As the North American Free Trade Agreement celebrates its 20th anniversary, Stephen Blank looks back on the achievements and failures of the trilateral agreement. The Canada-United States-Mexico relationship, Blank argues, needs to transform itself once again to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Forced to Flee: Rebuilding Lives and Communities Through Art
Art can provide exiles with a powerful outlet of expression. WPJ's Farisa Khalid reports on “Forced to Flee: Exiled Voices and Visions for Justice,” a panel hosted by the Arts & Democracy Project in anticipation of World Refugee Day on June 20.
Bridging the Civil-Military Divide
The cultural divide between nations and their military have deepened with the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Caleb S. Cage explores four works of war-time fiction and the cultural impact these pieces have on the civil-military divide.
Fragile Utopias: From Zuccotti Park to Taksim Square
Like the Occupy Wall Street protesters, the demonstrators in Gezi Park are fueled by a newfound sense of political purpose, and their identity is tied to the public space they occupy, argues Sam Frizell. They also share a weakness with Occupy Wall Street: the absence of a coherent political message.
A Tale of Two Rivers: Southwest China’s Hydropower Play
Both the Nu and Lancang Rivers run through the southwest territory of China. The difference? The Nu has less hydropower potential. Jason Brozek contemplates why Beijing has focused its dam development on the Nu considering this fact and suggests that there are external pressures at play.
The Pitfalls of Institutional Pedagogy
The Silent University blends art practice and institutionalized pedagogy. Ahmet Öğüt sharpens the distinction between the two approaches and explains why institutions like museums need to steer clear of structures already prevalent at traditional universities.
Why Are Turks So Angry?
Turkey's once booming economy is slowing down, and protesters have flooded the streets across Turkey. David L. Phillips argues that Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan must take steps toward reconciliation—or else risk sharing the fate of ousted Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak.
Racism in Russia: How Moscow Capitalizes on Xenophobia
Caucasians face state-sanctioned racism across Russia, writes Ilyana Ovshieva. Despite violence in the region, the North Caucasus is one of the only places where Russian minorities feel safe.
Britain's Imperial Apology
The British government is sorry for its colonial wrongdoings—and officially so, for the first time in history. On June 6, Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed “sincere regret” for the torture and abuse committed by colonial officers against Kenyans in the 1950s. With the decision, Katie Engelhart revisits her piece in the Winter issue of World Policy Journal on the landmark trial where Kenyan victims of colonialism sued the British government.
How Arts and Culture Can Advance a Neighborhood Agenda
Strengthening neighborhoods in New York City must include arts and culture in policymaking. Caron Atlas, the director of the Arts & Democracy Project, details the ideal agenda for incorporating arts and culture into grassroots community projects.
How to Feed the World
The current industrial food is failing and won't be able to feed the growing world population. Alvaro Rodriguez looks to small villages and communities to scale up their sustainable practices, gradually supplanting the current, unsustainable agricultural model.
Going Dark: Guatemala's Quiet Attack on Human Rights
In a display of obstruction and backwardness, the Constitutional Court of Guatemala annulled the genocide conviction of Efrain Ríos Montt. Jordan Katz covers the decision and the international community's role in achieving justice.
Forgotten Values
As President Obama reframes the "war on terror," his administration participates in torture. Henry "Chip" Carey writes how compromising America's ideals damages national security.
Beyond Dollars and Cents: Defining Policy in Culture
In the United States, policy and funding are often conflated in discussions about developing and maintaining culture. Nichole Martini and Alexis Ortiz argue that real, systemic change in cultural policy can only happen if the "how," the "why," and the "for whom" are part of the discussion, not just dollars and cents.
Sculpting Africa's Future
With the African Development Bank meeting this month, Scott B. MacDonald highlights the areas that it should focus on to sustain Africa's developmental gains over the past 10 years. These priorities include the better use of natural resources and the promotion of agriculture, paired with with good governance, to steer the continent toward a future with broader and more equitable growth.
U.S. and Latin America: Economic Cooperation without Militarization?
President Barack Obama's recent visit to Mexico and Costa Rica suggested a shift from a "backyard" approach to Latin America. A new emphasis on economic initiatives between the United States and Latin American countries could represent a welcome break in stale policies.
Red Tape: Chinese Government Regulation of Uyghur Religious Freedom
The Chinese government continues to codify its repression of religious freedoms. Henryk Szadziewski underscores the challenge these regulations pose for Uyghur ethnic identity.
Sunlight a Possible Solution to Namibia's Energy Shortage
Namibia faces two critical problems when it comes to energy provision: supply and distribution. Through the innovative use of public/private partnerships piecemeal development, solar energy may provide the solution to both of these problems.
Resource Wealth: Curse or Gift?
The resource curse is a phenomenon familiar to studies of state stability. Brandon Miliate explores how resource wealth can be both a positive and negative force for national autonomy within states using the examples of Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government, China's Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Regions, and Russia's Republic of Tatarstan.
Creative Placemaking and the Politics of Belonging and Dis-belonging
How do cultural activities such as city planning and the arts shape the physical and social characteristics of a place? Robert Bedoya discusses creative placemaking, its relationship to civil rights, and the politics of belonging.
Give Colombia’s Long-Overdue Peace a Chance
Colombia has been mired in political instability and socioeconomic unrest for half a century. Engaging with FARC rebels and reincorporating them into civil society is a must, but Robert Valencia argues the peace process is at risk of being derailed by divisive allegiances.
A Tempting Trifecta for China's Elite: Foreign Passports, Investments, and Education
As China's low-cost manufacturing economy seeks to shift to more innovative ‘value added’ forms of production, retaining top talent is more important than ever. But China's elite are still flocking in masses toward the promise of Western passports, investments, and education.
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- Bridging the Civil-Military Divide
- Fragile Utopias: From Zuccotti Park to Taksim Square
- A Tale of Two Rivers: Southwest China’s Hydropower Play
- The Pitfalls of Institutional Pedagogy
- Why Are Turks So Angry?
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