ENOUGH Project (Washington, DC)
13 Janvier 2009
The Obama administration has an opportunity to fundamentally remake U.S. relations with Africa during its tenure, and a cornerstone of that effort needs to be a much greater emphasis on the most cost-effective element of our foreign policy tools: peacemaking. An investment in ending some of the world’s deadliest, most destructive, and costliest wars would yield great results in those ...
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A pertinent analysis of the relations between the US and the African continent, especially on agricultural subsidies and its related consequences on development and peace. Cotton, for example, has been the root cause/problem, from the middle passage, slavery to present day's subsidies. Because of cotton, Africa gave a lot to America; despite her present and past wounds, Africa is the one allowing America to have a full circle experience with Barack Obama's inauguration and to heal from all those wounds from the past. http://africathesilentlady.blogspot.com/ Jane Doe
Yes, President Obama's leadership will be one of re-affirming the greatness of his country and its capacity to meet challenges whilst "seeking a new way forward." His message is that of peace, our common humanity, national confidence and responsibility when he said " Power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humanity and restraints." To those who govern with an iron fist he warned that America will only extend to them if they ' unclench their fists." Very powerful message.
that is crazy but awsome stay safe and rock out byr luv u africa thats my home town