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Archive: Blog
2020
March
Coronavirus: Public Health Versus Civil Liberties
The Virus of Propaganda
Coronavirus, Social Distancing and Untouchable Sanitation Workers
A Citizen’s Answer to Coronavirus
In search of trust as a virus travels in the dark
Leadership in Adversity – My Experience of the Coronavirus Outbreak
Leadership Takeaways from New York City
February
‘Postponement’ of Albania’s Media Muzzle Shouldn’t Fool Anyone
NGLs in NYC Part 2: How to Restore Trust in Leadership?
NGLs in NYC Part 1: A Conversation With New York
Remembering Senator John McCain’s Message in Munich
January
Chile: The Risks of a New Constitution
What you need to know about the Russian-Polish clash over WWII history
Putin looked at his options
Q&A With Student Journalist Brooke Buchan on Her Experience Covering “The Report” Boston Premiere
Iran’s human rights record remains appalling no matter the recent tensions with the U.S.
The West cannot sit by while Russia exploits social media with disinformation
2019
December
Marking the 71st Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Two-Hour Story of a Seven-Year Investigation
November
The Irony of the Free Speech Conflict in an Age of Diversity
September
A Millennial’s Take on the 5 Freedoms of the First Amendment: Assembly
A Millennial’s Take on the 5 Freedoms of the First Amendment: Petition
August
Part 3: Where is Poland heading?
Part 2: On The Frontline
Part 1: Why History Lingers in Central Europe
July
“NATO’s future: resilient despite divisions”
A Millennial’s Take on the 5 Freedoms of the First Amendment: Speech
A Millennial’s Take on the Five Freedoms of the First Amendment: Religion
June
A Millennial’s Take on the 5 Freedoms of the First Amendment
March
What Stands To Happen When We Include Women
2018
November
Spotlight: Americans Against Division
August
John McCain, My Model Fellow American
Smart Cities and Cargo Cults
What Human Rights Means to Millennials Like Me: Expanding the Conversation
Recommitting the United States to Soft Power Strategies
What Human Rights Means to Millennials Like Me: Understanding the Views of Older Generations
July
What Human Rights Means to Millennials Like Me: Understanding the Views of My Peers
What Human Rights Means to Millennials Like Me: How I Define Human Rights
What Human Rights Means to Millennials Like Me
May
The Need to Champion Press Freedom, Today and Everyday
February
Death of Pakistan’s Bravest Citizen
The New Romanian Prime Minister: Women’s Empowerment? Or Political Games?
January
On Democracy
Human Rights Activists vs. Despots, Dictators and Crooks: A Win for the Activists
Iran Protests: Ayatollah, Leave Us Alone!
2017
December
Fear on the Venezuelan Streets: The Silence of Desperation
Electoral Challenges for Women in Haiti
In the Absence of True Democracy
Forming a Support System
November
Society’s Tolerance of Corruption Results From Poor Leadership
Carthage is My Legacy
Can Blockchain Become a Catalyst for the Promotion of Global Democracy?
Germany After the 2017 Parliamentary Elections: “Alternative Facts” or “Perceptions of Colliding Realities”?
Embracing Adaptive Leadership
October
Chilling Testimonies of Ethnic Cleansing in Burma
Next Generation Leaders 2017: DC Start Module
Cultural Diplomacy in the Time of Conflicts
September
Cracking the political leadership ceiling in Kenya: The 2017 general election and women (Part 2)
Cracking the political leadership ceiling in Kenya: The 2017 general election and women (Part 1)
August
The Beginning of My Journey
Putting Plans into Action: Taking the Next Step
NATO Cannot Let its Guard Down in the Baltics
July
Empowering Women: One Community at a Time
The Wonder of Being a Part of Next Generation Leaders
Crisis Leadership: How to Turn Your Company Around in 100 Days
The West Must Stop Giving Erdogan a Free Pass
A new model of journalism for Venezuela
June
When will you begin your leadership journey?
Civil Society of Georgia: On the Frontline of Democracy
May
Implementing My Leadership Action Plan
Denver: A Lot to Give
Lessons from Arizona’s Leaders
Making Time to Make New Connections
April
We Chose to Fight
Leading Change as a Life Contributor
March
Your Diplomats May Seem Boring, But We’ve Got your Back America!
The Global Leadership Symposium: A Focus on Solutions
Notes on Creating Change from a Next Generation Leader
February
The Global Leadership Symposium: A Day for Doers
Abandoning Ukraine is a ‘Bad Deal’
An NGL New York Minute
January
Saudi Women Beyond Stereotype
Peace and Stability Doesn’t Just Happen
2017 New York City Module
A Necessary Response to Russian Aggression in the Baltics
2016
December
How Close to Collapse is Congo?
Global Magnitsky Act Could Not have Been Better Timed
Promoting a new generation of Ukrainian leaders
November
No Two Leaders are the Same
What Veterans Day Means to Me
October
“This Is a Movement About Human Life”
The Journey to Character-Driven Leadership
September
The NGL Experience
August
Russia has killed more civilians than ISIS
Why Americans should pay attention to Scandinavia
A Gold Medal for Bravery for Ethiopia’s Olympian
July
Participating in the Carter Center Human Right Defenders Forum Was a Wakeup Call to My Mission
U.S. Sanctions on North Korea: What Took So Long?
Visegrad Group highlights the importance of American leadership
June
The Problem with Brexit is the Leaders, not the Voters
After Brexit, Joy in Moscow
Comparing community opinions in Kosovo
Where Are They Now: Michael Petric
May
Next Generation Citizens
Empowering Your People
Improving Education in Cambodia
John Kerry Promoting European Business in Iran
Commemorating Victory in WWII
Erdogan gives, Erdogan takes away
April
How the Next Generation of Leaders is Solving Global Issues
Using Cross-Collaboration to Ensure Justice in Today’s World
Leadership Lessons in Arizona
Destroying Liberty: Russia’s War Against the Indigenous People of Crimea
The Future of NATO Expansion
NGL ASU 2016 Leadership Module
March
Responding to Electoral Crises in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Standing up for mothers and their newborns in Nigeria
Standing with Brave Russians
February
NGL NYC 2016 Leadership Module
When You Serve Others, You Serve Yourself
How to Lead in Times of Crisis
Serving a Cause at Cure Violence
Combating Human Trafficking in Arizona
Stability in the Arab World
January
Combating the Digital Divide
Leadership in the City
Engaging Students in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
In Search of Ukraine’s “True North”
How to address modern biosecurity threats
Sustaining Progress
Mis-stating the State of the Union
Instinctive Leadership
The Understory from This Week’s Headlines: Democracy and Human Rights Matter
Gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
2015
December
Nile Gardiner: Is It Time for the United States to Pivot Back to Europe?
Constanze Stelzenmuller: Is It Time for the United States to Pivot Back to Europe?
Patrick Cronin: Is It Time for the United States to Pivot Back to Europe?
Ian Brzezinski: Is It Time for the United States to Pivot Back to Europe?
November
A New Leadership Mindset
Where Are They Now: Sonam Tobgay
Building Democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Sustainable Gifting
CNN Freedom Project #FlytoFreedom
The Impact of Public Service
Burmese Elections: A Step Forward
Zin Mar Aung Wins Historic Election to Burmese Parliament
Omer Ismail: Should U.S. Foreign Assistance Be Tied to Human Rights?
Andrew Natsios: Should U.S. Foreign Assistance Be Tied to Human Rights?
October
Lessons in Bold Leadership
Douglas Ollivant: Should U.S. Foreign Assistance Be Tied to Human Rights?
Dan Runde: Should U.S. Foreign Assistance Be Tied to Human Rights?
NGL in Action: 2015 Cohort Placement Goals
My Journey as a Next Generation Leader
TPP: A Trade Agreement with Geopolitical Implications
Richard Burt: Should the United States be the World’s Policeman?
September
New 2015 Next Generation Leaders Cohort Launched
Julianne Smith: Should the United States be the World’s Policeman?
PDS Update: Ana Licona
Transitional States and the Rule of Law
Intern Recap: Isabel Linzer
Decision Theater Update: TTIP
Ukrainian parliament vote sparks violent protests
Are you leading or just out taking a walk?
August
NATO’s Homework
NGPs in the Field: Liberata Buratwa
Welcome Blog
Where Are They Now: 2013 NGL Cohort
Tangled politics in Moldova
Empowering Youth with the Legal Tools to Overcome Injustice
July
Leadership as Service
Where Are They Now: Soraya Aziz Souleymane
Where Are They Now: 2013 NGL Cohort
Test in Leadership: The Ethic Conflicts in the Balkans
The importance of high voter turnout
June
Promoting Progressive Cultural Change
Why Is It Necessary to Hear the Voices of Rural Women?
May
Work Culture
Politics, Policies and Partnerships: The Alberta Election and Canada
April
Where Are They Now: Cedrian Lopez-Bosch
March
Washington and Ankara Need Couples Therapy
It’s all about culture. Values shape human progress.
Where Are They Now: Travis Trammell
Turks, Lies, and Videotape
Success in Leadership is Not Simple But Not Impossible
February
Turkey’s Tomb Raiders
Empowering Unlikely Leaders: Building Rule of Law in Chicago’s South Side
January
From Jordan to America: A Vision for Youth Leadership
Where Are They Now: Carlos Mayorga
Turkey and the West Part Ways on ‘Charlie Hebdo’
Direct Access to Leadership Examples
Why Turkey’s Mother of All Corruption Scandals Refuses to Go Away
2014
December
Freedom of the Press for Beginners
My Journey Towards the Future
The Tsar Meets the Sultan
Muslims Discovered the Americas, Claims Turkish President
November
Where Are They Now: Marzina Khan
The leadership journey – a play in three acts
The Turk Has No Friend but the Turk
My First Two Months of the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Program
October
Turkey Could Focus on ISIS Within Its Own Borders
Reflecting on the Welcome Module
It’s Time for Turkey to Stop Denying that ISIS Is a Threat
September
New 2014 NGL Cohort Launched
July
Senior Citizens and Family
June
The Importance of Action
May
May Update
Ghaffar Khan Baba; the messenger of Peace and Nonviolence
April
Minimum Age of Marriage
March
FBI WMD Squad, Joint Terrorism Task Force
February
Can we build a shared North American vision?
January
Golden Bridge
Living in the Wonderland
Musharraf’s Trial
2013
December
How the “Grinch” Stole Freedom … in Ukraine
Twelve Week Update
San Francisco
November
Outrageous Form of Violence Against Women: Acid Attacks
Rehabilitation of ex-prisoners in the society
Senate Hearings on CRPD
“The Historical Contagion of Violence in Pakistan”
FBI and NYC Fire Department Training
“Character driven leadership – the only solution for Pakistan”
I can’t shut my mouth
October
Gender Based Violence
Doing The Right Thing
Harsh Realities of Life
September
Mexican Independence
