After Paris: The Refugee Crisis
Please join New America and Arizona State University in welcoming the distinguished panelists for a discussion on the refugee crisis, the current policies, and lessons to be learned.
New America is committed to renewing American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the Digital Age.
Please join New America and Arizona State University in welcoming the distinguished panelists for a discussion on the refugee crisis, the current policies, and lessons to be learned.
Friday December 11, 2015
01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
[u'740 15th Street NW, Suite 900', u'Washington, DC 20005']
Please join New America and Arizona State University in welcoming the distinguished panelists for a discussion on the refugee crisis, the current policies, and lessons to be learned.
More about the eventWednesday December 16, 2015
12:00 PM – 01:45 PM
[u'New America', u'740 15th Street NW', u'Suite 900', u'Washington, DC 20005']
In the developing world, Facebook’s Free Basics initiative partners with mobile carriers to provide cell phone customers with low-bandwidth versions of participating information and social media apps (e.g., Wikipedia and Facebook itself) at no cost in the hope this exposure will encourage them to upgrade to full Internet access. Join us for an explanation and debate about zero-rating on mobile networks, featuring the two companies most visibly marketing the practice, as well as a range of perspectives from consumer and public interest advocates.
More about the eventWednesday December 16, 2015
05:30 PM – 06:45 PM
[u'740 15th Street NW, Suite 900', u'Washington, DC 20005']
State Department Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs joins New America President and CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter to talk about the challenges of statecraft in the age of social media.
More about the eventThursday January 14, 2016
12:00 PM – 02:00 PM
New America's Cybersecurity Team works with its networks and other partners to organize and support events that promote the Initiative's objectives. The Business-Policy Roundtable is a monthly convening of top cybersecurity policy experts and business leaders.
The New America Cyber Business-Policy Roundtable is happy to welcome John Crain ...
More about the eventAlexander Holt gives a master class in American ecclesiastic history relevant to a modern group of Icelanders who want their money back.
In retracing the centuries-old travels of Iranian students in England, Nile Green finds hope for friendship, peaceful coexistence, and mutual learning between Islam and the West.
The Asset Building Program at New America applauds the “Financial Security Credit Act of 2015,” introduced today in the House of Representatives by Congressman Jose Serrano (D-NY). The proposed legislation would incentivize savings by low- and moderate-income earners at tax time and promote greater financial security. The bill is based on a 2008 policy proposal developed and championed by the Asset Building Program.
Men don’t talk about or seek treatment for medical ailment, including HIV/AIDS. And that’s a problem writes Gary Barker.
Justin Kosslyn explains why we shouldn't wonder how to stay secure on the world wide web.
Worried about what buying the latest gizmo or gadget for your child says about you as a parent? Don’t be, says Lisa Guernsey.
Just in time for the holiday wishlists, China is now selling a team of robots for urban combat. Unveiled at the Beijing 2015 World Robot Conference, HIT Robot Group's it consists of three robots. There is an armed variant with an assault rifle, grenade, or an option for a recoilless rifle for heavier firepower, a recon variant equipped with NBC detectors, and finally, the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot designed to dispose of explosives and other hazards.
Donna A. Patterson argues that, contrary to popular belief, France and the West could learn something about religious tolerance from a country in Africa.