Independence Day in the World’s Newest Country, A Less Than Joyous Occasion
As South Sudan marks the fourth anniversary of its independence from Sudan, there is not a lot to celebrate. Many…
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A Way Out of the Crisis in South Sudan
This month, President Obama will make his fourth trip to Africa, visiting Kenya for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit and Ethiopia…
Jewish World Watch Remembers Sir Nicholas Winton
In a world filled with constant conflict, senseless violence, and seemingly endless suffering, there’s a natural human inclination to feel…
University Fellow Blog: Marnina Wirtschafter
Growing up with a lot of theater and music, I always believed in the power of art and the stories…
University Fellow Blog: Emily Collinson
Washington D.C. Walk to End Genocide It was quite poetic really; a group of diverse individuals gathered in the shadow…
Sudan’s al-Bashir Escapes Arrest for Genocide
Over the weekend, anti-genocide activists were watching the news with cautious hope and anticipation, thinking one of the most infamous…
University Fellow Blog: Vivian Rotenstein
I was a USC Jewish World Watch intern for the spring semester and there were several very memorable & meaningful…
Tensions are High in Burundi: Why It Matters (Updated)
Update: On May 13, Major General Godefroid Niyombare, along with members of the Burundian army, launched a coup against the…
“Filling the Bucket” — Anne Roberts
I came to Congo in July expecting to be depressed and overwhelmed by the immense problems of this country, but…
“Women in Leadership” — Diana Buckhantz
We always talk about the fact that in order to really change attitudes and behavior towards women and to correct…