When Honoring Convicts Becomes an Insult to Society June 18
In every society, the act of bestowing honors is more than a ceremonial gesture — it is a public statement about a country’s values, its, and the standards it sets for its citizens. When those honors are given to individuals who have been convicted of crimes, especially politicians entrusted with the public good, it sends […]
Why Measuring the Capacities of State Is Critical to Resilience
The “capacities of state” are realized through the professionalism and effectiveness of the institutions that are created by the state to deliver its services to the people. These services fall into five categories: leadership (the elected and appointed officials), the military, the police, the judiciary and the civil service. The following are internationally recognized aspects […]
What is Good trouble, Necessary trouble?
John Lewis’s legacy as a life-long civil rights leader is synonymous with courage, unwavering commitment to justice, and tireless activism. From his early involvement in the U.S. Civil Rights movement to his distinguished career in U.S. politics, Lewis left an unforgettable mark on the fight for equality and peace which is globally acknowledged and globally […]
The Perils of Fragility
Multiple global financial institutions and think tanks are looking at the effects and hazards of country fragility. With the additional stressor of the COVID-19 pandemic, these threats have intensified. It might be surprising to know that each of these global institutions has generated a list of countries that are caught in cycles that contribute to fragility; […]
Pragmatism: The Path to Effective Crisis Response
How will societies respond to their country’s status Post-Pandemic? What does history offer us? The path to the next normal is likely driven by pragmatism. Pragmatism is built on methodical rebuilding processes.Pragmatism is having the view that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge, meaning and value. History shows us that those who have aa willingness to try […]