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CTWAC’s Megan Torrey remembers Nelson Mandela

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When I was a young teen in the 80’s I remember watching the news and learning about apartheid in South Africa. I remember learning about a powerful man who had been jailed simply for believing in equality and freedom/ all watching the evening news and seeing protests at Yale against apartheid. My young naïve mind… Continue reading CTWAC’s Megan Torrey remembers Nelson Mandela

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Hot Topics in the News: From Istanbul to Tehran to Damascus

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Next Wednesday, the World Affairs Council will be holding a Hot Issue Happy Hour program to answer your questions about the recent developments in Turkey, Iran, and Syria!  In light of this program, we put together a blog entry with a mix of personal stories, background information, and links to learn more about the developments in… Continue reading Hot Topics in the News: From Istanbul to Tehran to Damascus