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Russia and the New Great Game

Posted on February 28, 2008
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
Russia appears to be perfectly situated in the global scramble to secure energy resources. This position is giving rise to a more assertive and possibly antagonistic Russia.
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Keywords: competition, energy, oil, conflict, economy

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Bush in Africa: A Continent Adrift

Posted on February 21, 2008
Previously filed under: Africa, Opinions and Editorials
The author analyzes the relations of the US with a handful of African nations. These countries play a critical role as possible pivot points for progress on the continent.
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Keywords: Africa, conflict, security, development, policy

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The Children Are Smiling but There's So Much More to Do

Posted on November 9, 2007
Countries: Liberia
Previously filed under: Africa, Interviews
In 2006 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was inaugurated as the first women president of Liberia. Her priority is to bring good governance back to this war-torn region.
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Keywords: poverty, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, conflict, children

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Notes From the Congo

Posted on October 12, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Field Diaries
Matthew De Galan spent five weeks as part of an assessment team in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where resurgent violence is causing widespread displacement and hunger.
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Keywords: Congo, IDP, refugee, Mercy Corps, conflict

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Only Conflict-Free Diamonds, Please

Posted on December 15, 2006
Countries: Ghana
Previously filed under: Africa, Trade
At a the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme conference held by the UN, delegates came under pressure to act against Ghana, a trafficker of conflict diamonds.
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Keywords: U.N., trade, Kimberly Process, diamonds, conflict, Africa

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One Night in Ogonyo

Posted on December 4, 2006
Previously filed under: Africa, Field Diaries
A personal account from Roger Burks, a senior writer for Mercy Corps, about his night spent in an Ugandan village.
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Keywords: Uganda, civil war, violence, conflict, family

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Middle School Lesson Plans: International Conflict

Posted on August 25, 2006
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
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Keywords: politics, lesson plans, conflict

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High School Lesson Plans: International Conflict

Posted on August 25, 2006
Previously filed under: Grades 9-12
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th.
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Keywords: conflict, lesson plans, high school

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Despite High Gas Prices, Europeans Find Driving a Hard Habit to Break

International Herald Tribune - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 11:26
That raises questions as to how effective high prices by themselves can be in achieving the ambitious targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions that European leaders have committed themselves to meeting.

Japan Unveils $16.5 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan

International Herald Tribune - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 11:26
The package will include income tax cuts, financial aid to businesses and discounts for expressway tolls, Kyodo News reported, citing lawmakers.

Israel-Palestine: Scheme to give Israelis "wet jobs" in construction in place of Palestinians

IRIN News - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 12:44
If the Israeli Ministry of Finance manages to push through some reforms as part of the proposed 2009 budget, there may soon be almost no Palestinian workers in Israel's construction sector.

Asia Seeks Its Own Trade Deals

Wall Street Journal - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 19:45
Southeast Asian nations reached free-trade agreements with India, Australia and New Zealand and aimed to seal an investment pact with China.

Malawi: Cheer and Concern Over Ban on Private Sale of Maize

IRIN News - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 01:44
Ordinary Malawians, cheered by the prospect of cheaper food, have welcomed government's ban on the private trading of maize, but food security experts and businesses have expressed concern.
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