The Problem with NGOs
Whoever coined the phrase “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” foresaw the rise of startup NGOs in the age of millennials, individually driven by a mission to save the world.
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April 2016
Dean Bartoli to Lecture on Peace at Local Church
Dr. Bartoli’s lecture will take place on April 24, from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at the church. First Presbyterian and Trinity Church is located on 111 Irvington Avenue in South Orange. Refreshments will be served. All are welcomed to attend.
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Inaugural “All Conflict is Local” Conference a Success
The conference was organized by Dr. Zheng Wang, director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, a specialist in global negotiation and conflict management, and an expert on the Asia-Pacific region.
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Diplo School Launches SDG Scholarship Challenge
This challenge, like the SDGs on a smaller scale, is the grandest coalition of students all over the country. Politicians, civil society leaders, business owners, and private citizens are all on a mission to become global citizens and create a better world.
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Chris Mazzacane: Argentina
Argentina has many things—world class food, incredible culture, and breathtaking landscapes—but most importantly, it is filled with people who care about the future of their country.
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Senior Spotlight: Emily Balan
As her last semester draws to a close, Emily is excited to pursue her passion for journalism abroad. After graduation, she plans to strengthen her foreign language skills in preparation for her dream position as a foreign field producer.
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Nuclear Conferences are a Formality
If the conference wants to talk about nuclear security, a state that abandoned such weapons of devastating power to be picked up by the highest bidder must be included if any sense of security is to be achieved.
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Media Should Adopt Universal Coverage on Terror
This begs the question, if more Americans were informed of the fighting and violence, would more demand a response?
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FOCUS on Political Systems: South Korea
At the beginning of South Korea’s politics following war, unification was the primary concern of political leaders.
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FOCUS on Political Systems: Turkey
Turkey’s Grand National Assembly is the primary legislative body of the country and comprises 550 members, who are elected for a fouryear term. Voting is by proportional representation and a party or candidate’s selection is conditional on a 10 percent nation-wide participation minimum.
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