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May 9, 2008
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Daily Analysis
As the humanitarian crisis in Somalia deepens, experts see bleak prospects for reconciliation talks between the transitional government and the Islamist opposition.
See more in Horn of Africa, Somalia, International Peace and Security, Terrorism
Updated: April 29, 2008
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Backgrounder
The African Union succeeded the old Organization for African Unity (OAU) in 2002. Since then, the new institution has struggled to reform governing bodies inherited from the OAU while shouldering challenging new peacekeeping missions.
See more in Africa, International Organizations, International Peace and Security
April 28, 2008
Podcast
Markus Schultze-Kraft, Latin America program director at the International Crisis Group, recommends policies to combat drug trafficking in the region.
See more in Andean Region, Society and Culture, U.S. Strategy and Politics
April 28, 2008
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Daily Analysis
A sharp rise in Venezuelan cocaine trafficking undermines U.S. efforts to crack down on the narcotics trade in neighboring Colombia.
See more in United States, Colombia, Venezuela, Society and Culture
April 21, 2008
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Backgrounder
South America faces energy shortfalls at the same time that several countries have nationalized energy resources. Experts say a lack of cooperation on energy policy could hinder regional economic growth.
See more in South America, Energy/Environment, Energy
April 16, 2008
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Daily Analysis
As Zimbabwe’s postelection deadlock continues, experts wonder when African leaders will start criticizing their peers.
See more in Africa, Zimbabwe, Elections
April 4, 2008
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Andrew Meldrum, a longtime correspondent in Zimbabwe, discusses President Robert Mugabe’s behind-the-scenes negotiations as he seeks to retain power following March 28 elections.
See more in Zimbabwe, Elections
Updated: April 3, 2008
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Daily Analysis
As Zimbabwe holds its breath for presidential election results, some observers worry about a tainted vote and continued economic upheaval.
See more in Zimbabwe, Elections
March 25, 2008
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Daily Analysis
Experts doubt Zimbabwe’s March 29 election will be fair, but fissures have opened in President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party and traditional support base.
See more in Zimbabwe, Elections
March 24, 2008
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Backgrounder
Zimbabwe’s upcoming presidential election looks more competitive than any in recent history. If President Robert Mugabe should lose, the reaction of the country’s security sector may be decisive.
See more in Zimbabwe, Elections, International Peace and Security
March 17, 2008
Podcast
John Prendergast, codirector of the ENOUGH Project, discusses U.S. policy toward Sudan and what a new U.S. president should do to address the crisis in Darfur.
See more in Sudan, International Peace and Security, U.S. Strategy and Politics
March 11, 2008
Matt Flannery, cofounder and CEO of Kiva interviewed by Stephanie Hanson, News Editor
Interview
Matt Flannery, cofounder of the microfinance website Kiva.org, discusses microfinance and its ramifications for economic development and poverty reduction.
See more in Economics, Economic Development, Poverty
March 11, 2008
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Backgrounder
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the National Liberation Army (ELN) are Colombia's two predominant rebel groups. While both have been depleted in recent years, they remain destabilizing forces.
See more in South America, Colombia, Andean Region, Terrorist Organizations
March 5, 2008
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Daily Analysis
A Colombian incursion into Ecuador sparks a regional diplomatic crisis at a time of increased arms spending across South America.
See more in Colombia, South America, Venezuela, Terrorist Organizations
January 24, 2008
Podcast
Julia E. Sweig, CFR’s director for Latin America Studies, says a new U.S. president offers a chance to improve Washington’s relations with Cuba.
See more in Cuba, U.S. Strategy and Politics
February 26, 2008
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Daily Analysis
The recent discovery of offshore energy reserves and the diminishing sway of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez have been a boon for Brazil’s regional influence.
See more in Brazil, Venezuela, Trade, Energy
Updated: February 21, 2008
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Backgrounder
Fidel Castro resigned in February 2008, after forty-nine years as Cuba's leader. Experts caution that any changes within Cuba will come slowly, and do not anticipate any major changes in U.S. policy toward the island until a new U.S. president takes office in 2009.
See more in Cuba, United States, U.S. Strategy and Politics
February 19, 2008
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Daily Analysis
Fidel Castro—thorn in the side of the U.S. government, icon for many of the impoverished of Latin America—has resigned, leaving Cuba’s immediate fate in the hands of his brother Raul.
See more in Cuba, Sanctions, U.S. Strategy and Politics
February 13, 2008
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Backgrounder
President Bush’s five-country trip to Africa is organized to showcase his policy successes on the continent.
See more in Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Liberia, Rwanda, Diplomacy
February 8, 2008
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Backgrounder
With South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya all hobbled by varying degrees of instability and infighting, experts fear Africa lacks leadership for continent-wide security and economic initiatives.
See more in Africa, Society and Culture
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