The Civilian Cost Of Airstrikes, International Student Enclaves And Global Activism: Field Ready

Airstrikes target Islamic State
Airstrikes target Islamic State positions on the edge of the Old City a day after Iraq's prime minister declared "total victory" in Mosul, Iraq, Tuesday, July 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Airstrikes target Islamic State
Airstrikes target Islamic State positions on the edge of the Old City a day after Iraq's prime minister declared "total victory" in Mosul, Iraq, Tuesday, July 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

The Civilian Cost Of Airstrikes, International Student Enclaves And Global Activism: Field Ready

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On today’s show:

  • According to Airwars, almost as many civilians have been killed from airstrikes since Trump’s inauguration — 2,200 — as were under Obama’s entire presidency. For more on the civilian cost of this strategy, we talk to Chris Woods, the head of Airwars.
  • Then we discuss the creation of enclaves among Asian international students and what universities can do to bridge the gap with Yajing Chen, a doctoral candidate in International & Comparative Education at Indiana University Bloomington.
  • Plus, overcoming the difficulties of getting humanitarian aid to people who need it, when they need it.