Category Archives: World Affairs

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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New Regime, Same Old Policies

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Daniel Ihonvbere

It’s becoming really embarrassing and depressing to see our hopes for a different world under U.S. President Barack Obama continually dashed by status quo policies implemented by the administration. The latest comes in the wake of the massacre of innocent … 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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Obama's Security Team

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Daniel Ihonvbere

As was widely rumored, President-Elect Barack Obama unveiled his National Security Team today. Here’s the announcement as released: Good morning. Last week, we announced our economic team, which is working as we speak to craft an Economic Recovery Program to … Continue reading →

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A Nation of Hand-Wringers

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Daniel Ihonvbere

Now that the elections have been fought and won by a once improbable candidate, Americans have quickly reverted to type – worrying about everything and nothing on how the new president will govern. It never ceases to amaze me how … Continue reading →

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