Category Archives: Foreign Policy

Issues and policies dealing with foreign relations, conflict resolution and diplomacy.

The sinking of the Cheonan: A Case of Friendly Fire?

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Daniel Ihonvbere

By now, we’ve all head or read the story about how North Korea allegedly sank the South Korean patrol boat, the Cheonan. What we do not have so far, is categorical evidence that the North Koreans were involved. What we … Continue reading →

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Another Intelligence Screw Up

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Daniel Ihonvbere

“We will not succumb to a siege mentality that sacrifices the open society and liberties and values that we cherish as Americans, because great and proud nations don’t hunker down and hide behind walls of suspicion and mistrust. That is … Continue reading →

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Fifth Columninsts: Republican Opposition and National Security

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Daniel Ihonvbere

For all intent and purpose, it is safe to say that as long as Obama is president, he can rule out any contributions from most of the leadership of the Republican Party.  I will actually go further and say it … Continue reading →

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Save Their Families, Destroy Yours

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Daniel Ihonvbere

Did you hear about the American soldier who got thrown in jail because she missed her deployment plane to go save families and people in other countries? Yes, she got jailed because she could not find someone to take care of her ten-month old son and missed the plane! While she was being asked to go save other families in far away countries where she will probably be killed, she is being punished for trying to take care of a little boy who is just TEN MONTHS old. Continue reading →

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Foreign Aid and The Mirage Of Poverty Eradication

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Daniel Ihonvbere

The reality of aid… is that it continues to fail to promote human development for the eradication of poverty based on the core values of human rights, democracy, gender equality and environmental sustainability. This is despite the appearance of progress … Continue reading →

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