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COVID-19 is transforming education for all: Fast tracking the shift to distant learning

New Atlanticist Apr 11, 2025

Cradle of violence: How criminal networks are winning Ecuador’s youth and threatening Latin America’s future

By Erin K. McFee

As Ecuadorians vote for their next president on April 13, time is running out for a holistic approach to security that balances suppression with structural transformation.
Crisis Management Latin America
COVID-19 is transforming education for all: Fast tracking the shift to distant learning

UkraineAlert Mar 6, 2025

US peace initiative can help bring Ukraine’s abducted children home

By Kristina Hook, Iuliia Hoban

Securing the return of the thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia since 2022 must play a part in the peace efforts recently initiated by US President Donald Trump, write Kristina Hook and Iuliia Hoban.
Civil Society Conflict
COVID-19 is transforming education for all: Fast tracking the shift to distant learning

MENASource Feb 3, 2025

If the MENA region wants to unlock its youth potential, it should look to sports

By Hezha Barzani

As a golden era of sports takes shape in the Middle East and North Africa, the region has a unique opportunity to seize on this positive momentum to set up the young generation for success through sports.
Economy & Business Middle East

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New Atlanticist

Apr 23, 2020

COVID-19 is transforming education for all: Fast tracking the shift to distant learning

By Robert Feller

The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has presented the world with a series of challenges that can deepen inequalities across societies, but also (or maybe especially) in the world of education, which is now forced to move into the online realm. COVID-19, however, also gives us the opportunity to increase the quality and access to education for the world’s most vulnerable young people. The impact of new, digital innovations on the education of thousands of young refugees is huge and demands our urgent attention.

Coronavirus Syria

Photo Essay

Apr 6, 2020

The fifth wave

By Maria Muzalevskaya

“I didn’t betray my country. But I have more options here.” Russian artist Maria Muzalevskaya speaks to those who have left Putin's Russia.

Human Rights Migration

New Atlanticist

Mar 13, 2020

If history repeats: Coronavirus’ economic danger to youth

By Nicole Goldin

The serious health impacts of COVID-19 seem to be felt by older people above age sixty. However, as the novel coronavirus—now officially a pandemic according to the World Health Organization—spreads through societies and markets, youth, who account for roughly a quarter of the world’s population, are disproportionately at economic risk.

Coronavirus Future of Work

Event Recap

Feb 26, 2020

African Youth Survey launched

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, February 26, the Africa Center hosted the Washington launch of the Ichikowitz Family Foundation’s inaugural African Youth Survey: the most comprehensive overview of youth perspectives in Africa to date.

Africa Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Jan 16, 2020

Startup culture in a frontline city

By Diane Francis

1991 Mariupol is a new startup hub located a stone's throw away from the frontlines of Ukraine's undeclared war with Russia. Can tech innovation create opportunities for young Ukrainians facing an uncertain future due to Kremlin aggression?

Education Technology & Innovation

In the News

Dec 15, 2019

Slavin quoted in Albawaba News on Iran protests and U.S. sanctions influencing Iranian youth

By Atlantic Council

Corruption Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Oct 9, 2019

Ukraine’s most vulnerable children deserve a passport, too

By Anna Babko

In the non-government controlled territories of Ukraine, 57 percent of children were born without proper birth registration by the Ukrainian authorities and may be unable to qualify for a Ukrainian passport at age 14.

Civil Society Conflict

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Oct 3, 2019

In solidarity with Sudan: Syria’s graffiti movement

By Rana Riziq

Within this project, local volunteers planned and organized graffiti murals, based off of London artist and social commentator Banksy, reflecting on current events while tying in the Syrian conflict.

Civil Society Resilience & Society

UkraineAlert

Oct 3, 2019

Rebuilding Ukraine one house at a time

By Yurko Didula

Five years after Kramatorsk, our volunteer initiative has become the largest volunteer movement in Ukraine with a network of more than 2,500 volunteers. Together, we have restored housing for 220 families and helped 17 cities create their own youth centers.

Civil Society Conflict
Youth entrepreneurs

New Atlanticist

Oct 2, 2019

Money, mentors, and markets: What youth entrepreneurs need to succeed

By Nicole Goldin

Youth around the world are creating their own businesses—sometimes out of necessity—and are seizing opportunities arising from digital diffusion, new technologies, and growing industries.

Inclusive Growth Youth
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Didier Acouetey

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Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

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Kelsang (Kaydor) Aukatsang

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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China Civil Society

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Arwa Damon

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Civil Society

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Erika Ender

Member, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Advisory Council

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Latin America Women

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Steven Bernardus Harageib

Technical Director, Office of the President of Namibia

Millennium Leadership Program

Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy

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Bahar Ghandehari

Junior Policy Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Afghanistan English
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