- 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…
- 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…
- Mexico and Latin AmericaSecuritySecurity and Conflict
The Godfather of Gang Intervention
by thegeneration April 17, 2012[display_podcast] Ron Noblet joins The Generation’s Brad Rowe for a talk about gangs, international crime and winning the hearts and minds of adolescents here…