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Securitization of COVID-19 and its Implications to Global Security

Source: Kompas.com Written by Thomas Noto Suoneto The political consequences of COVID-19 have accelerated more security threats to our planet. There are various perspectives to see it as a security threat through different viewpoints. Global security described as freedom from fear of human-made physical violence or direct threats to an individual’s safety, physical integrity and… Read more »

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Fostering Entrepreneurship and Job Creation for African Youth

Image: Participants of Sahel Scholars Program  Written by Ndidi Nwuneli  Edited by Tiffany Agard  On March 9th, 2021, the African business landscape was buzzing with excitement and optimism in reaction to the news that Flutterwave, a payments company, had closed its Series C fundraising round at $170 million[1], valuing the company at over $1 billion. Founded in… Read more »

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Floatovoltaics: How Floating Solar Panels Could Work in NY

Source: Shutterstock Written by James Wayne Edited by James Warren and Kara Guse In the summer of 2020, New York passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and declared the goal of achieving 70% renewable energy by 2030, setting up New York to be a leader in the transition to a decarbonized electricity… Read more »