By Katelyn Jones and Julia Whiting In October 2020, Chicago was headed toward an increase of at least 51 percent in the murder rate and...
By Grace Ndirangu and Pearl Karuhanga Atuhaire On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, which is the highest-level...
By Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, Kayla McGill and Zi Xue UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) called for...
To mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), Women In International Security (WIIS) and the Heinrich Böll Stiftung...
Fifth-generation telecommunications (5G) technology promises to dramatically increase the interconnectedness and efficiency of commercial and civilian communication infrastructures. 5G will also enable other advances. On...
For delivery within the European Union, Amazon now sells facial recognition cameras for door locks, webcams, home security systems, and office attendance driven by artificial...
The rise of China poses a strategic challenge for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The Alliance needs a comprehensive political, economic, and security strategy...
The majority of countries have gender-blind foreign policies. While this may seem like a good thing, such policies fail to acknowledge and address existing gendered...
On August 12, 2017, neo-Nazis and white supremacists shocked the United States and the world alike with a deadly display of domestic terrorism. Tiki-torches, firearms,...
By Stephanie Salmon, Cadet, West Point Military Academy Prior to U.S. Female Engagement Teams (F.E.T.s) in Afghanistan, the U.S. experienced difficulty reaching half of the...
By Allison Tilt During the past few months, there has been a notable focus on issues relating to women’s representation in visible roles. Female athletes...
By Grace Kenneally On Sunday night, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was elected to be the next head of the African Union. Dlamini-Zuma will be the first woman...
By WIIS Staff The Washington Monthly article, “Where are the Women Wonks?” by Anne Kim has created a stir similar to last month’s hype over...
By Allison Tilt After Publication Note: As of this morning, the IOC has stated that two Saudi women will compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics....
By Allison Tilt First of all, I want to remind you that the Monthly Director's Note is out and available here. The Director's Note is...