Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated on July 8th while campaigning in Nara, Japan. His assassination was tragic and shocking for a country with such little political violence and strict gun laws, but also a country and a world in political turmoil. Abe’s legacy reverberates throughout Japan and the rest of the world.… Continue reading Shinzo Abe’s Fight for Constitutional Reform Lives On
A topic that has been in the news a lot recently is the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the subsequent takeover of the country by the Taliban, which is creating a humanitarian crisis for hundreds of thousands of people still trapped in Afghanistan. The U.S. relied on the support of Afghans for its military operation… Continue reading Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
MAY 17, 2020 In our final edition of Comm(Unity), we say farewell to our weekly Comm(Unity) newsletter and welcome a new chapter. This newsletter began to combat the preliminary isolation (and boredom!) of quarantine. As our country begins to open up, we are happy to share upcoming programming, exciting initiatives and additional ways to engage… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: A Farewell & Welcome
APRIL 26, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we explore what the future of Afghanistan might hold. We also highlight Anthony Bourdain’s final book and feature a very Oscar-worthy cartoon. Weekly Episode On our latest episode — Shahmahmood Miakhel, Designated Ambassador of Afghanistan to Qatar and Afghanistan’s former First Deputy and Acting Minister of Defense,… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: The Storm Before the Calm
The play Bee Trapped Inside the Window is a true testament to how one can raise awareness about human trafficking through art. Written as intercut interior monologues sliding into dialogue, the play follows Mia’s coming-of-age story over the course of 15 years through her relationships with her mom and her neighbor, while offering a window… Continue reading Bee Trapped Inside the Window: Recap & Review
APRIL 12, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we share our conversation on global shipping, explore why the Arctic matters so much and applaud the recent unearthing of an ancient Egyptian city. Weekly Episode On our latest episode — Elisabeth Braw, Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the Council to discuss the fragility of the… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Suez Canal and Fragility of Global Shipping
APRIL 5, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we share our conversation on China’s digital currency, observe what the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict teaches the military about drones and interview our Education Assistant this Spring, Hailey! Weekly Episode On our latest episode — Yaya J. Fanusie, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, sits down… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: China’s Digital Currency
Domestic homegrown terrorism is on the rise as of late. In the United States, Americans have been wondering— what are the roots of this homegrown violence? On Wednesday, March 11th, the Council spoke with Seamus Hughes, Deputy Director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, about the threat of domestic terrorism. Hughes is… Continue reading The Domestic Extremist Threat: Recap & Review
MARCH 29, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we announce a new Young Professionals series! We also look at spirituality around the world and comment on the high-demand, exclusive nature of vaccines in this week’s cartoon. Announcing: Young Professionals Series Calling all Young Professionals — The Council is excited to announce a series of upcoming Young Professionals… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: New Young Professionals Series!
MARCH 22, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we share our conversation on U.S.-Ireland economic and trade relations. We also look at how the Amazon rainforest impacts foreign policy and reflect on a year in lockdown. Weekly Episode On our latest episode — Harry Lester, Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of Ireland, celebrates Saint Patrick’s… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Ireland-U.S. Economic Partnership
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