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A New Direction: Henri’s Story

A New Direction: Henri’s Story

In 2003, Henri Ladyi turned his back on the endless fighting in the DRC. Twelve years later he has been called “Africa’s Schindler” for his peacebuilding efforts in the eastern part of the country.

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The Congo and Why Obama Should Repudiate Clinton Policies

The Congo and Why Obama Should Repudiate Clinton Policies

by S.N. Sangmpam One item that dominated American politics after President Obama’s re-election was the opposition by Republican Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham to Susan Rice, the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., as Obama’s presumptive nominee for Secretary of State.  They opposed her on the ground that she misled the public about the attack […]

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The U.S. Maintains a Mediocre Record of Promoting Democracy in Africa

The U.S. Maintains a Mediocre Record of Promoting Democracy in Africa

Last week the Foreign Policy Association released its annual National Opinion Ballot Report regarding several topics within the realm of U.S. foreign policy. One subject that received much attention surrounded the United States’ role and responsibility when it came to promoting democracy globally. When the participants were asked if “The United States should actively promote democracy around […]

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