It's ultimately a chicken vs. egg debate - do you set up democracy first, then build a hospital; or do you build a hospital and hope it helps democracy to grow? U.S. foreign policy loves spreading democracy and freedom.  How this is done* varies by current political...

Categorized in Int'l Philanthropy, Public Foreign Aid There is an electric feeling in the air and a sense of optimism that feels so fresh - as though we’ve finally sloughed off the woolly, fear-laden misery of the last eight years.  I would say it feels like spring,...

This WSJ post regarding a December meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative in Hong Kong caught my attention.   While I’m keen on the idea of promoting philanthropic actions around the world, I’m also sensitive to the fact that these actions may not be one-size fits...