Tag: Washington DC News
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Getting younger generations involved in politics
How to get the young involved in current affairs? Politicians shy from the question fearing Gen Z’s latent power could shrink their authority. Duncan Graham recommends Indonesia. THE QUEUE WAS LONG, wide, pressing, hot and young. It spilled beyond the five-star hotel’s car park and forecourt. Waiters chatted excitedly about the day ahead, surely a…
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Myanmar’s Seat Empty as VP Harris Speaks to ASEAN Leaders
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A chair with Myanmar’s flag was left empty as Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Southeast Asian leaders during the U.S.-ASEAN, or Association of Southeast Asian Nations, summit in Jakarta hosted by outgoing chair Indonesia. “The United States will continue to press the regime to end the horrific violence to release all…