About the Book
It's a big world out there, and it needs your help. Global poverty, social inequality. Famine, conflict and climate change. These are just some of the pressing challenges we face, and why we need you to turn your passion for social justice into a global career of conscience. This extraordinary guide will help you learn how the international system works, the key problems and players, and how to kick-start your do-gooder career. Whether you're a budding diplomat, an aspiring international development expert or anything in between, this is a must-read book for the changemakers of tomorrow. A portion of proceeds from the sale of this book to benefit social justice causes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
PART ONE: THE GLOBAL SYSTEM
Chapter 1: The nation-state
Chapter 2: Your government and you
Chapter 3: The nation-state in the global system
Chapter 4: The global economy
Chapter 5: Global development
PART TWO: GLOBAL ISSUES
Chapter 6: Poverty
Chapter 7: Health
Chapter 8: Education
Chapter 9: Work
Chapter 10: Food security
Chapter 11: Democracy and governance
Chapter 12: Humanitarian assistance
Chapter 13: Conflict
Chapter 14: Gender equality
Chapter 15: Environment
PART THREE: YOUR GLOBAL CAREER
Chapter 16: The journey
Chapter 17: Words of wisdom
About the Author :
Lyla Bashan is a Foreign Service Officer with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Lyla is currently serving in Armenia as the Director of USAID's Sustainable Development Office. This office covers all of USAID's programs in Armenia, which are in the sectors of economic growth, democracy and governance, health and social reform. Directly before Armenia, Lyla served in Washington, DC in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia and also in the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment. She has also served in Tajikistan as the Team Leader for Democracy and Governance, Health and Education. Her first USAID tour was in Guatemala as a Democracy and Governance Officer. Prior to joining the USAID Foreign Service, Lyla was a Civil Servant at the Department of State. There she served as the Conflict Prevention Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa in the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization. Before that, she assisted in undertaking one of the US Government's largest foreign assistance reforms by helping to start the Office of the Director of US Foreign Assistance. Once the reforms were initiated and the office established, she served in the office as the Country Coordinator for West Africa. Prior to joining the US Government, Lyla worked for several non-governmental organizations, including Mercy Corps and InterAction. She has an MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University and a BA in International Affairs from Lewis and Clark College.
Review :
Carolyn Miles, President & CEO, Save the Children USA: "A guide to one of the best careers in the world: helping others. What could be a better job than that?! Global educates and informs as it provides a practical guide to careers in international development, business and government." --Lyla Bashan "Carolyn Miles " Stephen McFarland, former US Ambassador to Guatemala: "A truly inspiring guide for future practitioners of diplomacy and development! Lyla draws on her extensive overseas experience to engage a new generation of global citizens and activists about development and diplomatic theory, history, and policy. Woven throughout are heart-wrenching analyses of development challenges, and compelling descriptions of how governments, international bodies, NGOs, and concerned citizens can make a difference in improving the lives of those in extreme poverty. This is an extremely practical insider's perspective on how to break into the ranks of development and diplomatic professionals." --Lyla Bashan "Stephen McFarland " Parag Khanna, author of How to Run the World and Connectography "A timely and essential book! With passion and wisdom, Lyla has written the one-stop guide for teens and college students all over the world to get up to speed on pressing global issues, understand how connected we all are, and most importantly: decide what they will do to make a better world. Educating future leaders should begin with this book." --Lyla Bashan "Parag Khanna " Bob Mandel, Professor of International Affairs, Lewis & Clark College: "This book is essential reading for anyone passionate about getting more involved in fixing the planet, international relations, or the true meaning of global citizenship. Written in a breezy, easy-to-read style, it is crammed full of fascinating and useful insights and tidbits that will draw you in and suggest to you exactly what role you can play in making the world a better place for all of us." --Lyla Bashan "Bob Mandel " Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO, Mercy Corps: "At a time when support for international engagement seems under threat, this book reminds us all - and especially our younger citizens - of the importance of feeling connected to and serving others. Our future depends on the energy and inspiration of ordinary heroes around the world. Global is the perfect book for all who want to find meaning and joy in service to our common destiny." --Lyla Bashan "Neal Keny-Guyer " Tessie San Martin, President & CEO, Plan International USA: "Engaging, well structured, and eminently readable! The issues are clearly explained, distilled into their essential elements (not an easy thing to do given the complexity of this work). This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested, or thinks they are interested, in the field of international development. It should also be a basic resource for career counselors at colleges and universities." --Lyla Bashan "Tessie San Martin " Jonathan Addleton, former US Ambassador to Mongolia; USAID Mission Director to India, Pakistan, Cambodia, Mongolia & Central Asia: "A very readable mix of reflection, guidance and essential information, it is exactly the kind of resource that a college student, recent university graduate or young professional needs as they look toward creative ways to engage successfully on a global stage." --Lyla Bashan "Jonathan Addleton " Admiral James Stavridis (Ret), Dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University: "A sweeping yet readable summary of how the international system actually works and how idealistic young women and men can help make the world a better place. As the Dean of a graduate school of international relations, I strongly endorse it as a guidebook to a life spent serving the world." --Lyla Bashan "Admiral James Stavridis (Ret), Dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University "
