by Ron Israel | Jan 2, 2019 | Global Perspective Series, Volume 5
IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT, SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT THE WORLD? Many of us have a growing sense of environmental awareness and concern about issues ranging from climate change to the loss of endangered species. Such concern increasingly affects our lifestyles. We...
by Ron Israel | Aug 1, 2018 | Global Perspective Series, Volume 5
Democracy in Danger INTRODUCTION Around the world, there is a concerning trend away from the practice of democracy. Basic democratic tenets such as fair elections, journalistic freedom, and judicial independence are under attack. According to Freedom House, in 2017,...