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Power Sharing Deal Reached in Zimbabwe
Following the negotiations that took place the week of September 8, 2008, the political leaders in Zimbabwe have finally reached a deal...
Zimbabwe Political Power Struggle Continues
Monday, September 8 2008, saw the resumption of power sharing talks between political rivals Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai in Zimbabwe. Following...
The 2008 Beijing Olympics: An Unfortunate Legacy
The whole world turned its eye on Beijing this August in what many were led to believe would be a celebration of...
Nuclear Weapons; A Reflection
This summer I traveled to Japan after indefatigably working for two months to save up for a two way ticket and a...
Sudanese People Stand Up for Darfur in Diaspora
They say if you want to get to the truth of something, get it straight from the horse's mouth. If one wanted...
Iran’s President Criticizes the Security Council’s Nuclear Non-Proliferation Policy
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke today on Iranian national television about the role of the United Nations in nuclear disarmament. Like with North...
Brookings Hosts Panel Discussion on Peace in Sudan
On June 27, the Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement held a panel discussion the terms and progress of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement...
What is Sudan Waiting For?
Most people would agree that allowing a psychopath to handle a loaded gun is an extremely bad idea, but apparently not the...
Violent Response to Election Results in Zimbabwe & the Need for International Intervention
By Madeleine LesserSo far, the elections (or lack there of) in Zimbabwe have stirred up major international attention. Morgan Tsvangirai defeated Robert...
A Lack of Training Results in Torture
On June 22, 2008, "Report: Torture failed on Sept. 11 Planner," highlighted the growing acceptance that torture does not work. CIA agent,...
Are the U.S. and the U.N. Equipped to Handle Our Two Greatest Crises?
Every generation has its cross to bear. Those born at the turn of the 20th century survived two world wars. Baby boomers...