Welcome to Around the World! This week we feature discussions on global youth unemployment, Egypt's future, and the continuing upheaval in Ukraine.
 | Youth Unemployment and the Role of Entrepreneurship The global economy is still reeling under the impact of the recent financial crisis. Advanced and developing economies alike are grappling with the fact that the global economic recovery has not only been a jobless recovery, but also a weakening one. Read more about it here. |
 | As Egypt struggles through ongoing political instability, a larger problem in Egyptian society threatens the future of any negotiations or political achievements. Can Egypt's government ever be successful while so many of the country's youth are unemployed? Read more about it here. |
 | STEM 2.0: Innovation Critical for Workplace Skills Development Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are critical elements in the foundation of our global knowledge economy, and our dependence on STEM grows day by day. We need a steady flow of talent for new innovation, applications to improve quality of life, and information to make us better consumers of new STEM products and services. Read more about it here. |
 | How to Build a Stronger Global STEM Talent Marketplace The STEM talent pipeline starts in the home of pre-K students and ends in the workplace, but much is lost on the way. Prognostics about future talent needs will force us to plug some leaks and increase the flow, and particularly emphasize K-12 education. Read more about it here. |
 | Trains, Terrain, and Terrorism What was seen as an economical investment in infrastructure development a century ago is proving now to be a catalyst for pushing people into terrorism. Read more about it here. |
 | Creative Innovation in Diplomacy The most impressive renovation to take place in U.S. public service may be the decline of traditional diplomacy. What makes the diplomatic profession so unique, especially in U.S., is that tradition coexists alongside innovation. Read more about it here. |
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Ukraine's political crisis deepened this past week, as images from the protests spread around the internet with descriptors like "apocalyptic." Today, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov announced his resignation from his post, saying in a statement that with his action he hoped to "create more opportunities for social and political compromise for a peaceful settlement of the conflict." The announcement came hours after the parliament met in an emergency session to repeal sweeping anti-protest laws that only incited further anger throughout the country.
The 2014 World Economic Forum closed last week, after a promise to look ahead to the future. But, The Guardian argued, while the mood of the forum may have been cautiously optimistic, some of the messages were not, especially Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's warning that relations between China and Japan today had parallels with the Anglo-German tensions before World War I broke out in 1914.
This Week in History
1950: India officially proclaims itself a republic, as Rajendra Prasad takes the oath of office as president. This comes nearly precisely two years after activist and leader Mahatma Gandhi was murdered by a Hindu extremist.
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Around the World!
January 28, 2014
Welcome to Around the World! This week we feature discussions on global youth unemployment, Egypt's future, and the continuing upheaval in Ukraine.
| Youth Unemployment and the Role of Entrepreneurship The global economy is still reeling under the impact of the recent financial crisis. Advanced and developing economies alike are grappling with the fact that the global economic recovery has not only been a jobless recovery, but also a weakening one. Read more about it here. |
| As Egypt struggles through ongoing political instability, a larger problem in Egyptian society threatens the future of any negotiations or political achievements. Can Egypt's government ever be successful while so many of the country's youth are unemployed? Read more about it here. |
| STEM 2.0: Innovation Critical for Workplace Skills Development Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are critical elements in the foundation of our global knowledge economy, and our dependence on STEM grows day by day. We need a steady flow of talent for new innovation, applications to improve quality of life, and information to make us better consumers of new STEM products and services. Read more about it here. |
| How to Build a Stronger Global STEM Talent Marketplace The STEM talent pipeline starts in the home of pre-K students and ends in the workplace, but much is lost on the way. Prognostics about future talent needs will force us to plug some leaks and increase the flow, and particularly emphasize K-12 education. Read more about it here. |
| Trains, Terrain, and Terrorism What was seen as an economical investment in infrastructure development a century ago is proving now to be a catalyst for pushing people into terrorism. Read more about it here. |
| Creative Innovation in Diplomacy The most impressive renovation to take place in U.S. public service may be the decline of traditional diplomacy. What makes the diplomatic profession so unique, especially in U.S., is that tradition coexists alongside innovation. Read more about it here. |
Around the Web
Ukraine's political crisis deepened this past week, as images from the protests spread around the internet with descriptors like "apocalyptic." Today, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov announced his resignation from his post, saying in a statement that with his action he hoped to "create more opportunities for social and political compromise for a peaceful settlement of the conflict." The announcement came hours after the parliament met in an emergency session to repeal sweeping anti-protest laws that only incited further anger throughout the country.
The 2014 World Economic Forum closed last week, after a promise to look ahead to the future. But, The Guardian argued, while the mood of the forum may have been cautiously optimistic, some of the messages were not, especially Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's warning that relations between China and Japan today had parallels with the Anglo-German tensions before World War I broke out in 1914.
This Week in History
1950: India officially proclaims itself a republic, as Rajendra Prasad takes the oath of office as president. This comes nearly precisely two years after activist and leader Mahatma Gandhi was murdered by a Hindu extremist.
