In his latest article, Malcolm McEachern explores a creative approach to international development, looking at the strengths and shortfalls of SDP organizations.
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African Region
The International Ebola Response Needs Reconstructing, Fast
As Ebola has spread exponentially through West Africa over the past several months and now made its way in a handful of cases into both America and Europe, one central question has emerged: Given the magnitude of Ebola’s threat to international security, why has the current global response failed to bring the epidemic under control?
It’s a mad, mad, unequal world
Anojan Nicholas delves deeper into the economic and political consequences of rising income inequality around the world
Is Boko Haram going to #BringBackOurGirls?
The latest developments in the Boko Haram hostage situation. Does their announcement of a ceasefire mean an end to the saga?
Human Trafficking: The Importance of Public Awareness
In his latest article, James Keeling explores the issue of human trafficking and touches on the importance of public awareness.
Neither Guns Nor Butter: An Evaluation of the Conflict Trap
In his latest article, Alexander Langer discusses the phenomenon known as the ‘conflict trap.’
The Rise of Venezuela
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the election of Venezuela to a two year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
The Rise of Islamic Extremism in North and West Africa
Daniel Woodburn examines the growing concern over the rise of Islamic extremism in North and West Africa.
SlutWalk: A Transnational Movement Uniting All Genders Against Sexual Violence, Blame, and Shame.
In his latest article, Carlos Abarca examines the practice of victim blaming and shaming, drawing on efforts to address this worrisome trend by the social movement SlutWalk.
The Ebola Epidemic: Guinea, Liberia and Senegal Struggle to Contain the Deadly Outbreak
As Senegal deals with its first cases of Ebola, Guinea and Liberia continue to attempt to contain the outbreak. Lack of supplies and the rapid spreading rate of the disease have significantly hindered these efforts.