Information on "Society"
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24 Apr 2013
Looking Ahead: Managing Multiple Transitions
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, the three panelists review the overarching topic of the conference -- e. More on «Looking Ahead: Managing Multiple Transitions» -
23 Apr 2013
Diasporas: Global Players in Regional Transformations
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, three experts discuss the powerful influences migrant communities have both in their homelands and on regional transformations in places such as Africa and the Middle East. More on «Diasporas: Global Players in Regional Transformations» -
23 Apr 2013
Political Transitions in Africa
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, four experts discuss some of the interrelated challenges facing Africa -- e. More on «Political Transitions in Africa» -
23 Apr 2013
Urban Armed Violence
In this audio presentation from the 2013 International Security Forum, four experts discuss the growing challenges of maintaining urban security, particularly in the face of shifting demographics, strained public services and even city remodeling. More on «Urban Armed Violence»
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13 Feb 2013
Religion, Conflict, and Cooperation
In this audio presentation, Eboo Patel, who is the Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core, discusses his work as a Muslim interfaith adviser to the Obama administration. More on «Religion, Conflict, and Cooperation» -
12 Feb 2013
Afghanistan Post-2014
In this audio presentation, Fawzia Koofi, who is a member of the Afghan parliament, clarifies what we should expect for Afghanistan when foreign troops withdraw from the country in 2014. More on «Afghanistan Post-2014» -
4 Feb 2013
Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth
In this audio presentation, environmentalist James Gustave Speth argues that current societies such as the United States overemphasize economic growth, profits and power to the detriment of people and the environment. More on «Manifesto for a New Economy With James Gustave Speth»
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16 Jan 2013
How Violence in Central America Affects the United States
In this audio presentation, Michael Shifter, who is President of Inter-American Dialogue, discusses the United States' impact on both common and organized crime in Central America. More on «How Violence in Central America Affects the United States» -
16 Jan 2013
Freedom in the World 2013
In this audio presentation, Freedom House's Arch Puddington presents the results of his organization's "Freedom in the World 2013" report. More on «Freedom in the World 2013»
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4 Oct 2012
Paradigm Shift: Efforts to Reform Drug Policy
In this audio presentation, Gil Kerlikowske, who is the Director of the Obama administration's National Drug Control Policy, discusses the global dimensions of the drug problem. More on «Paradigm Shift: Efforts to Reform Drug Policy »
