Open Democracy – Technology is forcing through a new form of conversation – even in conflicts. How will the next generation of tools
World Economic Forum – Cities are the new frontline of terrorism. The goal of today’s terrorist
The Cipher Brief – What if it were possible to predict where a crime took place before it actually occurred – even determining the identity
Americas Quarterly – Two founders of Agora!, a new political group, explain how they want to bring a new generation of leaders into Brazilian politics
Open Democracy – While the results of the US election should be respected, Democrats (and liberals everywhere) must rapidly begin organizing
World Economic Forum – The world’s political landscape in 2030 will look considerably different to the present one
Cities are the anchors of human civilization. By 2050, roughly three quarters of humanity will live in one
As Brazil weathers the worst political and economic crises in living memory, Brazilians can hardly be blamed for being distracted
The Mark News – Skyrocketing gang violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras is driving tens of thousands unaccompanied children on perilous journeys to the U.S. border
Americas Quarterly – Governments in the region should set specific targets to get a homicide epidemic under control
El País – La tasa regional de homicidios puede pasar de 21 a 35 por cada 100.000 habitantes para 2030
Open Democracy – After the signing of the peace agreements, doubts remain about their true reach in the context of the country’s complex social and security situation
Thomson Reuters Foundation News – A handful of cities are booming and rewiring international affairs, but many more are falling behind
World Economic Forum – The 9/11 attacks on New York City and Washington were devastating, including for dozens of countries
Folha de S. Paulo – No país que possui 32 das 50 cidades mais violentas do mundo, é inadmissível que a segurança pública
Foreign Affairs – The world has never been safer than it is right now. Most forms of violence have dropped precipitously
Council on Foreign Relations September, 2016 When Brazil attends the Group of 20 Summit in Hangzhou next week, cybersecurity will be on the top of everyone’s mind. This includes President Obama who received a letter from U.S. senators this week urging him raise the issue with his Chinese hosts. A spate
Ideas TED – Gun violence is a singularly American problem. But there’s a proven solution, says Robert Muggah, that needs support
Know Violence in Childhood – Mega events such as the Olympic Games and World Cup always leave mixed legacies
Americas Quarterly – The U.S. can change a historic pattern of irresponsible arms sales driving regional violence
Devex – If the 20th century belonged to nation states, then the 21st will be owned by cities
Open Democracy – The hacktivist group has significantly ramped up its cyber attacks for the Olympic Games
Open Democracy – The vast majority of firearms in the hands of the population are of Brazilian origin
The Guardian – Once in decline, killings by police in Rio de Janeiro are on the rise as the Olympic games approach
Institute for Security Studies – The 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) last year has prompted new questions about
Council on Foreign Relations – Around the world, social media is being colonized not just by extremist groups but
Los Angeles Times – Brazilian security personnel are not the only ones preoccupied with security threats
The Guardian – Few cities are more dangerous for civilians than San Pedro Sula in Honduras
TED Ideas – Cities are the the 21st century’s dominant form of civilization – and they’re where humanity’s struggle for survival will take place
The Hill Times – Migrants to Canada are routinely prosecuted for relatively minor offences and circulated back into a society torn apart by organized crime
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