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The Most Undiplomatic Insults in World History
Combative new President in the Philippines is only latest to make use of some very undiplomatic insults
Growing Dangers From Research Funding Politicization
Growing body of evidence reveals how research funding politicization skews scientific priority making
UN Peacekeepers Get Support in Angelina Jolie Speech
Challenges of UN peacekeeping and recent sexual assault scandals part of Angelina Jolie speech
Internet Access Has Become Favored Weapon of Repression
Revealing how minority groups worldwide suffer when internet access used as tool of repression
Facebook Slammed For Deletion of Iconic Vietnam War Photo
Historically important Vietnam war photo of children escaping US napalm bombing deleted over nudity concern
Examination of Common Dictatorship Tactics to Remain in Power
Time tested methods of repression among dictatorship tactics used to keep power indefinitely
Unique Art Exhibition Explores Modern Live Crisis Reporting
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in N.C. has a new installation on crisis reporting
US Elections from Afro-Muslim Perspective: Shame and Fear
Non-Americans have to respect whomever Americans vote for but this election has reminded the world that American ‘sophisticated’ electability system can malfunction and of how vulnerable it is
A More Open and Transparent UN Leadership Selection
New reforms to the UN leadership selection process have improved transparency but left some wanting more