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MENASource

Jun 13, 2019

The decline of MENA students coming to the United States: Why that’s a problem

By Ambassador Richard LeBaron and Sarah Aljishi

Fewer students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are pursuing university studies in the United States. In its most recent “Open Doors” report, the Institute for International Education measured an 8.7 percent reduction in the number of undergraduates from the region attending US colleges and universities for full-time studies and 5.2 percent decline in graduate students.

Middle East Youth

New Atlanticist

Jun 12, 2019

US senators warn against tariffs on Mexico

By David A. Wemer

The migrant flow from Central America to the United States is a serious problem that needs to be addressed, but cannot be solved through the use of tariffs, two US senators said at the Atlantic Council on June 12.

Central America Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Jun 9, 2019

Zelensky, Zelenskiy, Zelenskyy: spelling confusion doesn’t help Ukraine  

By Peter Dickinson

It would be unfair to expect Ukraine’s novice president to take over the reins of Europe’s largest country seamlessly. However, knowing how to spell his own name in English would seem a more realistic expectation. This did not appear to be the case during the first days of his administration, or at least that was […]

Disinformation Media

Article

Jun 7, 2019

Infographic: Costs of a five percent Mexico tariff on US consumers

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

On June 10, without a deal, the United States will place a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican products, with the potential to escalate by 5 percent each month until October, reaching a potential maximum of 25 percent. The US tariffs, levied in response to President Trump’s demand that Mexico stop all migration, would have […]

Americas Economy & Business

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jun 7, 2019

Gender equality has a vital role to play in protecting our oceans

By Peter Thomson and Isabella Lövin

To solve the challenges facing the oceans, gender parity has to be embedded in the solutions.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jun 6, 2019

Reaching one billion people in ten years: We have to try

By Kathy Baughman McLeod

At the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, with our partners, we will fight for that clarity and imagination and do all we can to meaningfully improve people’s lives and build a more resilient world. 

Resilience

New Atlanticist

Jun 6, 2019

India’s first LGBT Chamber of Commerce: Lessons for the global economic ecosystem

By Phil Crehan and Aarthy Madanagopal

The launch of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce in India provides tremendous space to craft an economic ecosystem that works for all and illuminates global patterns that can better promote LGBT economic empowerment everywhere.  

India Resilience & Society

Report

Jun 6, 2019

The United States and Central Europe: Tasks for a second century together

By Daniel Fried, Jakub Wisniewski, Denise Forsthuber, and Alena Kudzko

After a century of work together, of tragedy and achievement, Central Europe and the United States have much to celebrate and defend, but also much to do.

Central Europe Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2019

Honoring Stonewall by continuing the fight

By Leona A. Amosah

But Stonewall, while a pivotal and defining moment in queer history, never came to a satisfying conclusion. Even today, queer activists and individuals across the world are fighting for their lives, trying to escape state-sanctioned violence and community persecution.

Resilience & Society

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2019

Immigration and tariffs: In support of the ongoing US-Mexico border diplomacy

By Earl Anthony Wayne

US-Mexico talks this week can help both countries avoid a costly detour from the joint effort to build North American prosperity and partnership over the past thirty years.

Central America Mexico

Experts

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