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Emerging Markets: The End of Growth? Apr 05, 2016

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Emerging markets seem to be in trouble. Long touted as the new economic engines of the world, places such as China, Brazil, Russia, or Turkey have lost their luster. Growth is down, investors are retreating, and corruption and political instability seem to be on the rise. Yet many emerging markets boast world-class firms, large middle-classes, and vast natural resources. What fueled the boom of the last decades and the current bust?

The Long Road to Democracy Mar 30, 2016

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Five years on from the protests that forced Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak from power, the hopes of Tahrir Square are unfulfilled. Indeed, rather than beginning to transition toward democracy, Egypt has been backsliding toward dictatorship. What factors determine whether a nation under authoritarian rule—in Tunisia, Myanmar, Cuba, Venezuela, or several Middle Eastern nations—will succeed in transitioning to sustainable democracy? What lessons can today’s reformers learn from those who have succeeded in making such transitions in recent decades?

Mervyn King on the Global Economy Mar 25, 2016

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The modern financial system—centered on money and banks—has facilitated unprecedented economic growth in the last two centuries. Yet it has also produced a long string of economic catastrophes, including hyperinflation, deflation, bank failures, the recent global recession, and the current stagnation in many parts of the world. According to Lord King, the mechanisms of capitalist society rest on faith in a financial system that often defies reality and common sense. How can we avoid the boom–and–bust cycle? What must be done to provide a clear path to durable prosperity? Join Lord King in conversation with Bethany McLean as they discuss money, banking, and the future of the global economy.

Donetsk, Damascus, and a New Cold War? Mar 18, 2016

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In the two years since Moscow’s annexation of Crimea, relations with Washington and major European powers have deteriorated sharply. And today, thanks to the unsettled situation in eastern Ukraine and recent Russian intervention in the Syrian civil war, the damage is unlikely to be repaired any time soon. What political, military, and diplomatic calculations underlay Putin’s decisions to intervene in Ukraine and Syria? Do Donetsk and Damascus mark the frontline of a new Cold War?

US Pop Culture Recast in Middle East Mar 17, 2016

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Northwestern University's Brian Edwards examines localization of US pop culture in the Middle East, and what it means for American soft power.

On the Campaign Trail: Political Strategy, Millennials, and the 2016 Election Mar 17, 2016

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Political strategists and Institute of Politics fellows Stuart Stevens and Joe Trippi discuss why reaching and engaging millennials is a key issue on the 2016 campaign trail with Council senior fellow Dina Smeltz and Council YP members.

Youth and Gender-Based Violence Mar 15, 2016

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Starting from a very young age, an estimated one in three women will experience physical or sexual abuse in her lifetime. From intimate partner violence to tactics of war, gender-based violence takes on various forms and transcends social and cultural groups. What support do young, at-risk girls need to lead full and productive lives? What new service-delivery systems have emerged to prevent and treat sexual and reproductive health and mental health problems?

Chicago Leadership and Redesigning Global Health Mar 14, 2016

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You might not know it, but Chicago has become a world-leader in outside-the-box thinking when it comes to youth and global health. Cloud-based systems, big data from rural areas, and using game-based methods to educate girls on sexual and reproductive health are proving to be new and effective methods in improving girls’ lives – even in the most remote regions in the world.

Women and Girls in Crisis Zones Mar 14, 2016

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From the Boko Haram kidnapping of over 200 girls in Nigeria, to the Syrian refugee crisis that has affected more than 7.5 million children, crisis and disaster zones occur in many forms, including through terrorist attacks, war, and natural disasters. The health of women and children is most at risk in times of crisis, as they are more likely to be denied education, and subject to exploitation, trafficking, and abuse. How do we support the health of women and girls during a crisis – and in the years and decades that follow?

The Persisting Issue of Girls' Health Mar 14, 2016

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide an opportunity to think about health and well-being in new ways. Securing comprehensive health, including mental health, for girls and women around the world will require innovative, data-driven approaches, and long-term commitments from a variety of actors. Where are we falling short, and what roadblocks still exist? What would a cross-sectoral agenda look like that would increase our collective impact?

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