- Middle EastSecurity and ConflictThe International EconomyUncategorized
The De-evolution of Iran: Re-claiming a Homeland
by thegeneration August 13, 2012A Foreign Love Affair The last time I visited Iran I was ten, and although I looked eight, I still had to wear a…
- Security and ConflictThe International Economy
Greece: Why Exiting the European Union is not the Solution
by thegeneration August 6, 2012By Trisha Parikh “Within our mandate, the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro. And believe me, it will be…
- 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.…
- Middle EastSecuritySecurity and ConflictTerrorism
Does American Film’s Portrayal of Iran Shape Public Perception?
by thegeneration June 27, 2012I recently saw the trailer for Ben Affleck’s upcoming film Argo, set during the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979-81. It follows an unorthodox exfiltration attempt…
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…
- Security and ConflictTechnologyUCLA and the World
International Online Piracy Panel (with video)
by David Taylor May 3, 2012By Lilit Arabyan What began as a panel discussion with two diametrically opposing sides soon turned into an effort by panelists to reach a…