I am compelled to ask why Haiti tragedies are seemingly ceaseless and endless. And why is it that Haiti never gets any respite? Why is it that Haiti has all …
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Africa
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It can be somewhat of a challenge living in western societies as an African. The media is often filled with stories that stereotype our continent as one filled with corruption, …
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President Barack Obama has every reason to be dismayed with the Nigerian state. The Nigerian daily, Next, scooped last week that Umaru Yar’Adua, who has occupied space in Aso Rock …
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Do you really think thugs and miscreants and batons and godfathers can stop the power of determined youths with good leadership, youths numbering in their thousands, towns and cities wide, …
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The United States government attaches a value of $400 billion dollars in federal dollars and political representation for the benefit of all residents of the United States. This can be …
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After eight years of the seemingly anti-intellectual presidency of Mr. George W. Bush, who governed with a sort of moral certainty and inspiration from his gut instincts, we now have …
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The irony is that even known philanderers, confirmed adulterers, and certified hypocrites are having a field day criticizing Tiger Woods. All manner of people, people you normally wouldn’t leave your …
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A simplistic view of America’s global policy is one which is driven primarily by national interest. A far less explored fact, however, is that a preoccupation with war occupies a …
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There are some Americans who pretend to be of medieval stock and act as if they are hunters and gatherers of yore, and they insist on gun ownership to enable …
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There is really no need for Palestine to continue to have faith in stalled negotiations as Israel continues to expand settlements in occupied territories…
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There is a consensus that the world has become increasingly interconnected, interdependent and violent. Leaders around the world need to acquire the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to inspire their …
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I have observed that countries that tend to have success in managing their diversity very well, seem to share one thing in common; they tend to be great countries economically, …
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The off-year elections are over now. President Obama and the Democrats should realize and recognize the reality having just received a wake-up call…
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The interactions/interconnectedness of today’s world has intensified so much that international cooperation is no longer a matter of morality or a desire to hold hands and sing Kumbaya…
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Since 1969, Libya has been declared an Islamic state, where the Qur’an serves as the constitution and the sole point of reference in personal matters. No alcohol is brewed, sold …
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Superpowers have been and remain disdainful of Afghan nationalism. Afghanistan has never been colonized in the pure sense of colonialism. Every empire which sought to colonize Afghanistan has met her …