Georgetown Public Policy Review
Policy Shaping Our Future
President Vladimir Putin introduced a series of amendments to the Russian Constitution that will dramatically enhance the power of the presidency. His reforms will increase the president’s control over the judiciary and the legislature, and reduce Parliament’s power. On Jan. 15 President Vladimir Putin announced a number of constitutional amendments in his Federal Assembly […]
A sight very common in India, especially in rural areas and among low-income communities, is the public celebration of the rite of passage at menarche, also known as the first occurrence of menstruation. The occasion is marked by rituals, and gifting of cash, gold and other precious ornaments is customary. The ceremony commemorates a girl’s […]