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The world under binoculars
This April, the family of spy agencies in the USA received a new member agency, which will focus on Iran, North Korea and China. The new Defense Clandestine Service has now increased the number of intelligence agencies in the US to seventeen. The US is attempting to cover all its counterparts. … [Read More...]
The European Dilemma
According to the European Anti – Poverty Network (EAPN), one in seven persons in the EU faces the risk of poverty. Children and older persons are at even higher risk. One of the causes of neglect towards the situations of these individuals is that many in power associate poverty with developing … [Read More...]
As Europe fights against recession, social unrest and inequality bloom
In April this year, the International Labor Organization (ILO) warned the EU of annihilating consequences for the labor market of the EU austerity measures. Hatred, insecurity and suicide have increased, while the economy remains in ruins. Unemployment is on the rise globally. According to the … [Read More...]
No Kidz Alowd – Millenials in the Non-Profit Sector
By Frank Woodruff - Participant of 2012: Challenge Accepted Conference At 29 years old, I consider myself a young person in community development. Of course that’s relative. If I were working in politics and campaigns, I would be considered a veteran. If I were an NFL quarterback, I would be in … [Read More...]
The Price of Supremacy
By Andrew Kim - Participant of 2012: Challenge Accepted Conference As the 2012 presidential election nears, candidates confidently profess that their policies and visions will maintain the superpower status that has become the foundation of American pride. On the campaign, candidate Mitt Romney … [Read More...]
Paving the Yellow BRICS Road to Global Change
The first BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) Summit was held in 2009 with the intention of consolidating inter-economic ties between the four countries. The second and third summit brought forth discussions on inclusive growth and renewable energy within the framework of environment and food … [Read More...]
The Key to Long Term Food Security: Small Scale Farmers
Although it is imperative that people in dire need of food get immediate relief and assistance, there needs to be long term solutions put in place to avert future crises. One cannot predict a huge drought, but the rainfall in in East Africa has been low for the past two years, partially as a … [Read More...]
