MARCH 15, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we share our conversation on Myanmar with Ambassador Derek Mitchell, examine the declining market for secrets, and see how a cellist spreads joy in quarantine. Weekly Episode On our latest episode — Ambassador Derek Mitchell, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar from 2012-2016 and President… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Myanmar Coup & Threats to Democracy
MARCH 8, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we celebrate International Women’s Day 2021! From women’s global leadership through the COVID crisis, to their unprecedented accomplishments in Chilean politics and their bravery in the Syrian conflict, we highlight how women of all ages and backgrounds are changing the world in their wake. Weekly Episode Special… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Happy International Women’s Day!
MARCH 1, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we look at U.S.-Saudi relations, the 2011 Fukushima disaster and NASA’s successful rover landing on Mars. Weekly Episode On our latest episode — Dr. Trita Parsi, co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, joins Megan Torrey, to talk about the Iran Nuclear Deal, America’s… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: The Iran Deal
Kaylen is in her last semester of college at Trinity College and majors in Public Policy and Law with a concentration in International & Human Rights and a Rhetoric minor. She is our Social Media and Communications intern this Spring and we couldn’t be happier to have her on the team! It is imperative to… Continue reading Spring Intern Spotlight: Kaylen Jackson
FEBRUARY 22, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we explore how to combat conspiracy and human trafficking, highlight the U.S. rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, and recommend a recipe for Purim cookies. Weekly Episode On our latest episode — Heather Fischer is a senior advisor for human trafficking in the Philanthropy sector, who most recently served as the… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Combating International Human Trafficking
FEBRUARY 15, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we bring you an explanation of a feminist foreign policy agenda and analysis if the U.S. needs one. We also cover the political turmoil in Haiti, learn from a family that left North Korea and comment on what your dog(s) are thinking while you chat on Zoom.… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Feminist Foreign Policy
FEBRUARY 8, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we bring you a new episode featuring Senator Chris Murphy on the future of U.S. foreign policy. We also cover why America’s strategy has failed in Syria, play a game that combats the spread of misinformation, and share another member micro interview. Weekly Episode On our latest… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Foreign Policy Priorities For A New Administration
FEBRUARY 1, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we bring you a bonus roundtable discussion on State of the World that covers President Biden’s first 100 days in office. We also look at what’s happening in Myanmar and prove that putting the world back together isn’t always a perfect process. Bonus Episode In Case You Missed It — On… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Bonus Roundtable Discussion
JANUARY 25, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we ask you to fill out our quick annual survey so we can better serve you. We also chronicle what might be next in Latin America under the Biden administration, suggest an award-winning book set in Scotland and give the CTWAC version of the viral “Mittens Sanders”… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: What do you want to see?
JANUARY 19, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we bring you a new State of the World podcast produced by CTWAC. We also explore a rare look at North Korea’s weapons program, suggest a tried and tested pupusa recipe, and share some tips on how to travel sustainably. Weekly Episode In Case You Missed It — Our State of the… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: State of the World Podcast
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