- AfricaSecurity and Conflict
The Slacktivism of Generation @: A New Era of Human Rights Activism?
by James Walker July 23, 2012By James Walker Slacktivism has become a word used to describe the well-meaning, but ultimately pointless efforts of Generation @ to make its presence…
- Security and ConflictUncategorized
In Honor of Nelson Mandela Day: Let Your Greatness Blossom
by thegeneration July 18, 2012By Sara Pilgreen Today marks the third annual “Nelson Mandela International Day” as Mr. Mandela celebrates his 94th birthday in Qunu, the Eastern Cape.…
By Laila Elimam Egypt’s subsidies have long been a monstrous burden on its social spending, but they are also a central element of the…
By Sallie Pisch On the eve of such historic elections, Egyptians are wary. No one has any idea who will win the country’s first…
- Mexico and Latin AmericaSecuritySecurity and ConflictUCLA and the World
Sec. Janet Napolitano speaks with The Generation (video)
by David Taylor April 23, 2012On April 16, 2012, Janet Napolitano, the current Secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former governor of Arizona, visited UCLA and spoke at…
- Security and ConflictSociety and Culture
Invisible Children Needs to Stop “Having Fun” and Start Growing Up
by David Taylor April 20, 2012By Shadee Ashtari On March 5, 2012 the Invisible Children (IC) campaign released “KONY 2012,” a viral video that reached over 100 million views…