Tag Archives: Africa

Birds and Bureaucrats of Brazzaville: Travels in the Congo

How is the Republic of Congo addressing education and development?

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Promoting Democracy in Africa: Investing in the Next Generation

Why is investing in young people’s education so critical for development?

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Africa’s Giant Flea Market

What development failures led to Africa becoming a dumping ground for the rich world’s secondhand goods?

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Population Growth and Resource Availability

How does population affect peace and stability?

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The Middle East or the Middle World?

From the Persian highlands, isn’t the Middle East viewed as the Middle West?

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Spain and China in the Age of Globalization (Part I)

What led to China and Spain becoming pioneering ocean explorers in ancient times?

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Regional Voices in Global Governance: A Natural Progression (Part I)

How will forums such as the G-20 and the G-8 evolve to become more inclusive?

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Violence Against Women: A Hidden Pandemic (Part I)

Why is violence against women such a global problem?

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From Wall Street to Africa — The Money Handlers Come Out on Top

How are Wall Street’s and sub-Saharan Africa’s money handlers similar?

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Health and Human Rights in Zimbabwe

How have recent human rights violations in Zimbabwe led to the deterioration of the country’s health care system?

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