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Rand Paul is Wrong: International Development is Vital to U.S. National Security
Chris Miller in Development 2 months ago
Critics of "foreign aid" must understand that it is one of the most critical aspects of national security, and that cutting it only puts the nation in danger.
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Peace Corps Week: Celebrating a Safer, Stabler World Through International Development
Jack Fischl in Development 3 months ago
The Peace Corps turns 52 on the same day we seem likely to see forced cuts in government, but a cost-effective program that makes the world safer and stabler is worth celebrating.
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Will 2013 Be a Banner Year For Gender Equality Around the World?
Jessica Pham in Development 3 months ago
Citizens around the world have been actively mobilizing for progress on gender equality. But will governments take more strident steps to close the gender gap?
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5 World Leaders to Watch in 2013
Alexander Mette in Development 4 months ago
If you've found yourself lagging behind when it comes to world news, here's a quick recap of the political figures across the globe you should pay attention to in 2013.
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The Top 5 Overlooked Foreign Policy Stories of 2012
Ed Hancox in Development 5 months ago
While foreign affairs coverage in the US was dominated by a few key states like Iran, Israel and Afghanistan, many important stories passed largely unnoticed by the mainstream press.
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3 Simple Ways We Could Better Fight World Hunger
Daniel Bornstein in Development 5 months ago
While many are calling for new investments in agriculture, there are facets of our global economy that need to be halted to fight food insecurity. No longer can such issues remain "off the table"
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AIDS Day 2012: Millennials Can Be the First AIDS-Free Generation
Amanda Sperber in Development 6 months ago
The annual commemoration marks a united global effort working for a cure and is a time to remember those who have died.
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USAID Unveils Groundbreaking Global Youth Policy
Scott Stirrett in Development 6 months ago
USAID recently unveiled its new comprehensive policy concerning youth and international development. The policy is unprecedented in its overarching approach to incorporating youth issues.
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