Irina Bokova and Josette Sheeran, Author at Asia Times

China's nine-year compulsory education system covering primary and middle school must remain free and be non-profit making, according to a law passed by the National People's Congress on Novermber 7, 2016. Photo: AFP/Nicolas Asfouri

In a globalizing world, we must teach global citizenship

by Irina Bokova and Josette Sheeran November 14, 2016November 14, 2016

There is no single cause for the rise of violent extremism, nor is there a unique path for radicalization. What we do know is that we need new forms of ‘soft power’ to get at the root causes driving violent extremism and to prevent its rise. In the words of UNESCO’s constitution, we need education […]