NOVEMBER 23, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we discuss the priorities of the National Guard, from civil unrest to diversity in leadership. We also take a deep dive into the largest plurilateral trade agreement, read a Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry book and chronicle what your teddy bears are doing on Thanksgiving with a Toy Story-esque cartoon.… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: A Conversation with GEN Daniel Hokanson
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we revisit a conversation on leadership in America and congratulate Council CEO Megan Torrey on receiving the WACA Chairman’s Individual Award! We also dive deeper into the narrative surrounding vaccine development and put a Moroccan spin on roasted carrots. Weekly Episode Recap the conversation — In a time of… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Renew America
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), the world reacts to the results of the U.S. election. We bring you a conversation with some of the U.S.’ closest allies on what they expect from the U.S. as a partner in global security. We also explore the global ripple effects of the U.S. election and… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: U.S. Security Alliances
Elections 2020: Why Voting Matters to our Community We asked our community members and students to share with us why they value voting and its importance to them amid the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election. Read their responses below! Today I celebrated 100 years of women’s suffrage in the U.S. by exercising my right to vote… Continue reading Why Voting Matters to our Community
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we bring you a reminder that tomorrow is ELECTION DAY! Make sure to finalize your voting plans if you haven’t already. We also recap a special election edition of State of the World, ponder if Russia will influence the U.S. vote and suggest a cozy pumpkin curry.… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Special Election Edition
OCTOBER 26, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we recap last week’s conversation on the future of work with Ravi Kumar, Infosys, chronicle indigenous protests in Colombia and welcome home (to earth, that is) three astronauts quarantined in space. Weekly Episode On our latest episode — In a time of rapid change, how will COVID-19 transform the… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: The Future of Work
OCTOBER 19, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we recap last week’s special event with John Brennan, examine how digital liberties have been thwarted around the world and suggest a new, global way to use those cans of pumpkin this fall. Weekly Episode On our latest episode — We talk with John Brennan, Former Director of the… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: John Brennan, Undaunted
OCTOBER 13, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we recap Dr. Richard Haass’ event on global security, look at why there are protests in Kyrgyzstan and listen to a podcast on the effects of changing climate. Weekly Episode On our recent episode — We are joined by Dr. Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations,… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: The World: A Brief Introduction
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), it’s a Global Security Forum 2020 takeover! We bring you articles, books and interviews featuring our upcoming speakers and event topics. We also feature a special security-themed cartoon. Be sure to sign up for events at http://www.gsf2020.com. See you there! Weekly Episode Preview Global Security Forum — Check… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Global Security Forum Takeover
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 In this edition of Comm(Unity), we recap last week’s conversation on police reform, discover why Iran is cozying up to Venezuela, and suggest a podcast on the automation of everything. Weekly Episode On our latest episode — We talk to Dr. Laurence Ralph, professor of Anthropology at Princeton University, to discuss his… Continue reading Comm(Unity) Weekly: Global Lessons in Police Reform
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