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March 2008
| Author: | Michelle D. Gavin, Adjunct Fellow for Africa |
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Other Report
How should the United States respond to Kenya’s political crisis in the wake of the power-sharing deal announced on February 28, 2008? In this POP, Adjunct Fellow Michelle D. Gavin suggests steps the Bush administration could take to promote political and ethnic reconciliation and to restore the viability of Kenya’s governing institutions.
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February 8, 2008
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Daily Analysis
A week before President Bush heads to Africa, violence in Kenya and an attempted coup in Chad highlight the shortcomings of conflict resolution efforts.
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January 25, 2008
| Author: | Stephanie Hanson, News Editor |
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Backgrounder
While some reports attribute Kenya’s postelection crisis to tribalism, most analysts see weak political institutions at the root of problems.
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January 18, 2008
Jendayi Frazer, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Africa Affairs interviewed by Stephanie Hanson, News Editor
Interview
Jendayi Frazer, the top U.S. official in charge of African affairs, says Kenya’s crisis could have serious consequences for peace plans in Somalia and Sudan.
See more in Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Strategy and Politics
January 8, 2008
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Daily Analysis
Analysts say Kenya’s turmoil presents an urgent strategic challenge. To confront it, policymakers must look beyond tribal politics.
See more in Sub-Saharan Africa, Democracy and Human Rights, International Peace and Security
January 4, 2008
| Speaker: | Michelle D. Gavin, International Affairs Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations |
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| Presider: | Paul Stares, Director, Center for Preventive Action, Council on Foreign Relations |
Transcript
Michelle D. Gavin, International Affairs Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the post-election situation in Kenya, its potential development, and possible solutions.
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January 2, 2008
Podcast
CFR’s Michelle Gavin discusses the violence and political tumult that have erupted in the wake of Kenya’s December elections.
See more in Democracy and Human Rights
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