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September/October 2013--First Globals: Millennials and Foreign Policy

The Diplomatic Courier announces "First Globals: Millennials and Foreign Policy", our September/October 2013 edition, featuring the annual Top 99 under 33 young professionals in foreign policy. Don't miss great stories like "How Boomers Can Mentor Millennials" and "In One Another We Trust: The Millennial Generation and the End of the Cold War", as well as strategic forecasting on Millennials and the future of U.S. foreign policy. Order your copy today!

The 2013 Top 99 under 33 Foreign Policy Leaders

The Diplomatic Courier is honored to announce the 2013 class of the top 99 under 33 foreign policy professionals. This year's list features Millennials from 37 countries, at least one country from every continent except Antarctica; it encompasses attorneys, financiers, technologists, journalists, bankers, activists, and scientists—as well as diplomats, soldiers, and other government officials.

From poverty to summitry, defense to diplomacy, education to entrepreneurship, our third class of 99ers continues to prove to the world the power of breaking traditional models and thinking outside the box for new solutions to old problems. Bring a group of 99ers together, and feel the world shift.

Check out these amazing Millennials here.

Millennials and the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy

Millennials are America’s first all-digital generation, raised during the height of the information age. They expect a transparent government that is more involved in solving the country’s problems and support human rights, but are skeptical of unilateral military intervention abroad. Read more about it here.

How Boomers Can Mentor Millennials

By being more collegial and candid with Millennials, we can encourage them to make the best choices for themselves, and in turn we can learn a great deal by better understanding their values and aspirations. Indeed, doing this might produce the greatest generation of leaders the world has ever seen, says Margery Kraus of APCO Worldwide. Read more about it here.

In One Another We Trust: The Millennial Generation and the End of the Cold War

As the post-World War II world matures and a new generation of leaders takes its place at the decision-making tables, we are going to see an increased willingness to cooperate on global issues, including climate change. Globally, there is no “them” for the Millennial Generation. Only “us”. Read more about it here.

SolePower Will Put a Charge in Your Step

Cell phones have the potential to revolutionize life in places like Sub-Saharan Africa, where they are crucial for advancing everything from education to medicine to commerce. The problem? Developing countries lack the electricity to charge their mobile electronics. Over a billion people lack access to electricity worldwide. Watch to learn about an innovative new solution to this issue here.