Development

April 26, 2013August 6, 2015

Mining for Opportunity in Mongolia

In a nation where nearly 45% of the population lives in one city—the capital, Ulan Bator—those who reside elsewhere in the vast reaches of the landlocked state of Mongolia have long been isolated from the trappings of modern life. However, in recent years, as the economic development and technological advancement that has long been a … Continue reading Mining for Opportunity in Mongolia

April 19, 2013August 6, 2015

Burma’s Progress Hindered by Religious Violence

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been wracked with political and social turmoil since it fell victim to a military-backed coup d’état in 1962. Many nations around the world have never formally recognized the ruling military junta, and the United Nations has repeatedly condemned the Burmese government for numerous human rights violations. Recently, however, the military … Continue reading Burma’s Progress Hindered by Religious Violence