The New Context

The Student Journal of International Affairs at The New School

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The Silent Willow: An interview with Taylor-Alexis Gillard

In her upcoming documentary, The Silent Willow, Taylor-Alexis Gillard uses her own diagnosis to explore the stigma and negligence of Black women’s health in America’s unequal healthcare system. In this interview, we ask Taylor-Alexis about her inspirations and goals regarding […]

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“Football is love”

In this photo essay, Michael de Vulpillieres explores the power of soccer in creating community among West African immigrants in New York City. Abubakar Ahmed Ali shares an apartment in Yonkers, N.Y. with his wife of nearly 17 years, Patricia. Their […]

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Visiting Proyecto Muraleando

Each summer, students from SGPIA spread out across the world as part of the International Field Program (IFP) and Studio Programs! Students conduct independent research, contribute to the vital work of local non-profits, NGOs, and government agencies, and gain invaluable […]

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Creative Expression as an Alternative to Countering Terrorism?

The UN Global-Counter Terrorism Strategy resolution, adopted in 2006, is composed of four pillars. The first calls for measures to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. As then Secretary General Ban ki-Moon pointed out in his Plan […]

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The Transformative Power of Art: An Interview with Artist Fabrizio Ruggiero

Fabrizio Ruggiero is an Italian artist and sculptor, renowned for his fresco paintings. In June 2015, Ruggiero’s collection of 16 portraits was part of the exhibition at the United Nations titled, “The Transformative Power of Art.” The portraits were of global […]