Haiti: Refugee Camps May Model Future Society
Some Haitian refugee camp residents have managed to create a small-scale model of the type of future society that many would like to see.
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Security and Trade: Washington’s New Political Rhetoric on Africa
The past few years have seen a dramatic up-tick in American diplomatic efforts in Africa, which has coincided with a decisive shift in political rhetoric about the continent.
Political Assassination: Lead up to African Independences
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the independence of most of the French-speaking African states and has been so celebrated in France and in the former French Sub-Saharan African states.
What’s It Really Like to Deal in Regional Currency?
Want to encourage the local economy? Try printing your own regional money.
Grassroots Unionism Under Attack in Argentina: Killing of Activist Sparks Protests
The killing of 23-year old labor activist Mariano Ferreyra has sparked massive protests in Argentina. The country’s rich labor history has been plagued with violent episodes. This death sends an ominous reminder of the legacy of union bureaucracy and violence against workers.
Afghan Feminist: Why Foreign Troops Should Leave
Malalai Joya, now 32, was the youngest woman elected to the Afghan Parliament in 2005. A feminist activist who has defied the Taliban, Joya says the war is a crime against her people that is propping up corrupt warlords and fundamentalists no better than the Taliban.