by Anna Sofie Himmer and Helene Christine Juul | 29 Apr 2019 | Europe, Herlufsholm, Student Posts, Youth Voices
We surveyed Danish youth to understand what they know about the EU’s composition and procedures. The results surprised us. French President Emmanuel Macron poses with young EU citizens, Aachen, Germany, 9 May 2018 (EPA-EFE/Ronald Wittek) How much do young people...
by Jonathan Thatcher | 23 Apr 2019 | Asia, Islam
By Jonathan Thatcher After the world’s largest ever democratic election in a single day last week, Indonesia’s 20-year-old democracy is looking reassuringly predictable. There was even an indignant post-election sulk by the losing candidate, who claimed, as he did...
by Alexandra Gray | 22 Apr 2019 | Greens Farms Academy, Students in the Spotlight, Youth Voices
Giavanna Bravo of Greens Farms Academy has won our “Decoder in the Spotlight” award for her multimedia contributions and leadership. Giavanna Bravo, Student Ambassador at Greens Farms Academy She produced a podcast, took charge of a webinar and guided her...
by News Decoder | 17 Apr 2019 | Africa
By Ben Barber Algeria is boiling over as millions march to end six decades of military and strongman rule. But how will it end? The protests ousted longtime President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, but street protests continue, ignited by opposition to the military naming...
by Jim Wolf | 15 Apr 2019 | Asia
Thailand holds the world record for military coups. Landmark elections in March seems sure to yield yet more instability in the Southeast Asian nation. A Thai woman casts her vote during the general election on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, 24 March 2019...