Rwanda is an International Development Success Story. But Can it Survive Climate Change?Many international development experts will tell you Rwanda is a modern success. Since the 1994 genocide, the government has instituted...
Breastfeeding Reduces Malnutrition. So Why Aren’t More Women in the World Doing It? Malnutrition is again on the rise in certain regions, particularly those beset by conflict and instability. Following its most...
High Drama, UN-StyleIt was high drama, UN style. Negotiations went late into the night…sometimes very late, with sessions breaking at 5:30 am....
How the Story of a Jailed Kyrgyzstani Dissident Poses a Big Challenge for US Human Rights PolicyKyrgyzstan used to be a reliable US ally in Central Asia. That ceased being the case earlier this month, when...
4 Ways Your Phone May Be Fueling Instability Around the WorldIf you are reading this article on a smartphone, you are holding an object that can connect you to millions...
What Hissene Habré’s Trial Says About the Future of the African UnionWhen President Obama addresses the African Union tomorrow, he will have plenty to say about development, good governance, justice and...
A Drought (And Doubts) In North KoreaRain is coming to Korea. The drought that cracked the rice paddies in North Korea during the month of June...
Another Bad Election in BurundiYesterday, amid an ongoing political crisis and unrest, Burundians went to the polls to vote in the country’s contentious presidential...
The IAEA Faces Big Budget PressuresDespite it’s high profile, the International Atomic Energy Agency suffers from some of the same funding challenges as many UN...