Conservative or Progressive?
Every once in a while we face the question: Should we be conservative or progressive. Limits have been well established: no one who identifies with conservatism will promote any idea related to progressivism and vice versa. This has created a huge polarization in our societies. Does this have any logic? Apparently we are being victims […]
Heated discussion over Sustainable Development on the ISF
Despite the intensive schedule and overnight negotiations, participants still showed high spirits while engaging in the discussions on sustainable development, entrepreneurship and human capital on the third day of the WYA International Solidarity Forum. Among the discussions today, there was a key word that was mentioned repeatedly: “Investing.” During a lecture given by Andreas Wildmer, […]
Learning from a UN Ambassador
H.E. Carlos Garcia, the Permanent Representative of El Salvador to the United Nations, graced the participants of the International Solidarity Forum to talk about the United Nations as a key actor in facilitation and mediation of discussion between nations. In the United Nations, countries have the ability to speak out for policies in different levels […]
Global Health Challenges
“One of the biggest public health challenges that we face is the demographic transition globally.”- Dr. Douglas Noble The 10th Annual International Solidarity Forum opened with an insightful lecture and discussion on Sustainable Development and the Healthcare system given by Dr. Douglas Noble. During the presentation, he explained that one of the major challenges to […]
What Is the Role of the State in Development?
The plight of who should control the commanding heights of the economy has long troubled humanity. What would be more beneficial for mankind? A state-controlled economy or a market-driven one? Centuries of discourse have argued for and against both sides. But up until now, it is still, in my opinion, one of the prime predicaments of society. Scholars are still discussing […]
