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Thanks for an amazing 2011!
This has been a great year for us, and we’re on track to make 2012 one of our best yet. Check out some… [more]
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Announcing The World Insight – the journal highlighting youth perspectives on US global engagement
Our planet, nation and generation face incredible challenges. Youth in the US age 16-24 have the highest… [more]
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US war in Iraq comes to an official conclusion
The US war in Iraq started in 2003, following the attacks of September 11, 2011 and persisted for eight… [more]
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Global Scholar 2012!
We are thrilled to announce our 2012 dates! Global Scholar is an intensive program offering students… [more]
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My Global Scholar 2011 Summer Experience, by Daphnee O.
We spoke with high school junior Daphnee about her experiences in AIDemocracy's 2011 Global Scholar program.… [more]
Voices From Our Network …

Cyber Security: Who owns the DoD’s networks?
February 3, 2012 By Ron Leave a Comment
Cyber Security: a frequently discussed buzz word that everyone seems to have a general understanding of in today's internet-savvy world. What does cyber security mean? Well if you ask most people, it means protecting networks from hackers, viruses, malware, etc. They would be correct. Operation … [Read More...]
The status of women in Manipur: A lesson for the US
January 31, 2012 By Samia Taoulost 2 Comments
Thanks to the effective Search Engine Optimization, a Google search of “Manipur” generates the perception of a perfect exotic destination called by many the “Switzerland of India” or “land of jewel” where beautiful women wear colorful dresses and dance to the serene melodies of … [Read More...]

Too early for Taliban negotiations?
January 30, 2012 By Emily 2 Comments
“Our jihad has two targets. One is America and the other is the Foreign Ministry of the Taliban.” In his statement before the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden exemplified the incongruity between Taliban members who once harbored bin Laden and members of their Foreign Ministry, the branch which with … [Read More...]
Addressing climate change through biodiverse agriculture
January 28, 2012 By Rozina Kanchwala 2 Comments
The current dominating agriculture system, which is often characterized by monocropping, is highly energy intensive and therefore responsible for high greenhouse gas emissions. Ironically, agriculture itself will be severely impacted by global warming to which it is largely contributing. However, … [Read More...]
Obama’s State of the Union: fair reflection of US global leadership?
January 27, 2012 By AIDemocracy Leave a Comment
By Emma Peterson. In the State of the Union address last Tuesday, President Obama made a lot of strong statements about the United States and its role in the world. He reassured the room of Senators, Congressmen, military personnel, and the American people, that America is as strong as ever. … [Read More...]
Election 2012: Recap of candidate views on climate change
January 25, 2012 By AIDemocracy Leave a Comment
Climate change is being discussed all over the media, with Americans falling on all sides of this issue. Some are debating whether climate change even exists, or if this is just one of the Earth’s natural cycles, while others are debating the steps we should take to solve this complicated issue. … [Read More...]
Occupy: Not perfect but working for a more perfect union
January 24, 2012 By Samia Taoulost 2 Comments
When asked about their agenda's uniqueness, Republican candidates seem to cheerfully deflect the question by lamenting Americans’ disenchantment with congress and current administration. Indeed, more than 50% of Americans are disappointed but not solely by Obama's policies but over politicians' … [Read More...]






















