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How the Syrian Conflict is Turning Smartphones into Migration Multi-Tools

How the Syrian Conflict is Turning Smartphones into Migration Multi-Tools

June 6, 2017

BY ULLA-STINA HENTTONEN

A RECENT SAIS GRADUATE DOCUMENTS THE CHANGING ROLE OF SMARTPHONES IN THE SYRIAN CONFLICT AND ITS SURVIVORS' LIVES.

Global Health Innovations: Can We Combat Malaria With a Blood Pressure Drug?

Global Health Innovations: Can We Combat Malaria With a Blood Pressure Drug?

May 17, 2017

BY ANA VASUDEVAN

Malaria killed nearly 429,000 people, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa, in 2015. A SAIS student discusses research into a new anti-malaria medication that could save thousands of lives in some of the poorest countries in the world.

How Electricity Has Helped Families Become Healthier, Wealthier and Wiser in India

How Electricity Has Helped Families Become Healthier, Wealthier and Wiser in India

May 11, 2017

BY LAUREN PURNELL

THERE ARE OVER A BILLION PEOPLE WITHOUT ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY ON EARTH. MANY OF THOSE ARE IN INDIA. LAUREN PURNELL FINDS EVIDENCE FOR IMPROVED DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES AFTER THE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY IN RURAL INDIA.

A Call to Arms: How the Growing Reach of ICT Promotes Transparency and Accountability

A Call to Arms: How the Growing Reach of ICT Promotes Transparency and Accountability

March 3, 2017

BY GRACE CRAMER

A SAIS Perspectives editor breaks down all you need to know about how citizens around the world are using technology to hold their governments to account.