As one of its many functions, the Aspen Homeland Security Group is often called upon to give thoughtful counsel to US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. In prepara
Jan 25 2013
By Karen Sommer Shalett
Jan 23 2013
By Dan Glickman
According to a report published by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 50 percent of all global food production is thrown out. That is nearly two billion tons of food wasted each year.
Jan 18 2013
By Jean Morra
The new homepage design highlights the Institute’s extensive policy work, seminars, leadership programs, events, news, and resources. Improved navigation helps users quickly find the information they seek - or browse the site by topic area.
1. Mega menus in the main navigation present a comprehensive explanation of the Institute and the web site.
Jan 17 2013
On Friday, January 25, Pulitzer prize-winning author Taylor Branch will discuss his new book The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement in Washington, DC as part of the Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series.
Jan 16 2013
"Washington is broken," is a refrain you hear across the political spectrum. With so many difficult issues left unaddressed by government, many ideas have been discussed to get the system functioning again. Major political reforms like ending gerrymandered districts and opening up the primary system are popular suggestions but difficult to enact.
Jan 15 2013
Jan 11 2013
Beginning today, and continuing over the next three days, the Aspen Strategy Group and the Aspen Institute India are gathering a high-level group of Indians and Americans in New Delhi for the 18th meeting of the U.S.-India S
Jan 09 2013
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