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

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

JANUARY 11, 2020 We are in an extremely fraught and poignant time in our nation’s history. Last week, the U.S. Capitol was attacked in a deadly insurrection. Today, the president was impeached for the second time. One week from today, the 46th president of the U.S. will be sworn into office. In the first edition… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: U.S. Insurrection Has Global Consequences

DECEMBER 21, 2020 In the last edition of Comm(Unity) for 2020, we bring you the 2020 Luminary Award and a closing message from Council CEO Megan Torrey. We also recap the top stories from 2020, suggest gift ideas for your favorite global citizens and wave goodbye to 2020 with a cartoon. Weekly Episode In Case… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Luminary Award

DECEMBER 14, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we bring you the MUN closing ceremonies speech given by 2020 MUN President, Anmol Chowdhary. We also look at what a new U.S. administration means for Turkey and look at how a famed Brazilian reporter narrates her subjects’ lives and stories. Weekly Episode In Case You Missed… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: MUN Closing Ceremonies