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Posted on Fri, August 07, 2009 - 11:05:11

Eric in New Mexico writes:

Dear Mr. Carson

This post was in slightly different context, but I'm curious whether you think my observation on democratic evolution…

From the entry 'Travel Diary: Coming Back to Kenya'.

Posted on Fri, August 07, 2009 - 9:25:02

Eric in New Mexico writes:

@ Trevor in SA, Don't believe everything you think.

"Food soveregnity" doesn't matter to those without enough to eat, and only a global…

From the entry 'What Steps Can the U.S. Take To Support Sustainable Growth in Africa?'.

Posted on Thu, August 06, 2009 - 8:14:19

Trevor W. in South Africa writes:

I refer to my previous postings.

I know that the looney right who believe a nuclear war is winnable are putting pressure on the…

From the entry 'What Steps Can the U.S. Take To Support Sustainable Growth in Africa?'.

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Question of the Week: What Steps Can the U.S. Take To Support Sustainable Growth in Africa?
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jul 31, 2009 - 04:47 PM

Farm worker holds unprocessed rooibos tea in Clanwilliam, South Africa, Apr. 21, 2007. [AP]

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will begin a seven-nation trip to Africa at the 8th U.S. – Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (known as the AGOA Forum) in Nairobi, Kenya. This trip will highlight the Obama administration’s commitment to making Africa a priority and will be the earliest in any U.S. administration that both the President and the Secretary of State have visited Africa.

The Secretary’s trip follows the themes laid out by President Obama during his visit to Ghana: supporting…

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Question of the Week: What Issues Should be Addressed During the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue?
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jul 24, 2009 - 04:52 PM

President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao with Clinton and Geithner, London, Apr. 1, 2009. AP

This week, the first joint meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue will be held in Washington, D.C. from July 27-28, 2009. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner will be joined for the Dialogue by their respective Chinese Co-Chairs, State Councilor Dai Bingguo and Vice Premier Wang Qishan. The Dialogue will focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities that both countries face on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global areas of immediate and long-term strategic and economic interests. This first meeting of the Dialogue also will set the stage for intensive, ongoing and future bilateral cooperative mechanisms.

What issues should be addressed at the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue?

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Question of the Week: What’s the Best Way To Tilt the Balance From Multi-Polar to Multi-Partner Foreign Policy?
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jul 17, 2009 - 10:37 PM

Globes as part of public art display in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, Apr. 21, 2009. [AP Photo]

Earlier this week, Secretary Clinton spoke before the Council on Foreign Relations. The Secretary said that the United States will lead by inducing greater cooperation among a greater number of actors, tilting the balance away from a multi-polar world toward a multi-partner world.

What's the best way to tilt the balance from multi-polar to multi-partner foreign policy?

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Question of the Week: What Role Will Innovative Technologies Play in Streamlining U.S. Aid to Africans in Need?
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jul 10, 2009 - 05:48 PM

Woman speaks on cell phone while selling water melons at market, Nairobi, July 26, 2005. [AP File]

On Saturday, July 11, 2009, President Obama gives a major speech in Ghana, setting the tone for his policy towards Africa. The President previewed the vision he will lay out in an interview with AllAfrica.com.

During the interview, the President was asked how aid, investment and technology intersect in Africa. President Obama said:

“[T]echnology can play a very important role in streamlining our aid to countries, making sure that we're tracking how that aid is being applied, making sure that it's reaching the people it's intended to reach. …[I]t seems to me that what we should be doing is trying to minimize our footprint and maximize the…

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Question of the Week: How Can the U.S. Effectively Support Democratic Efforts in the World Today?
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Jul 03, 2009 - 11:42 AM

Woman places inked thumb on voter registration card in Kabul, June 13, 2009. [AP Photo]

In honor of our nation's 233rd birthday, Secretary Clinton delivered a video message for U.S. Embassies worldwide to play at their Fourth of July celebrations. Secretary Clinton said:

"For Americans, the Fourth of July is a day to reconnect with loved ones, to remember our history, and to renew our commitment to democracy, tolerance, and justice. As President Obama said in Cairo last month, these are not just American values, these are core principles we share with people everywhere."

How can the U.S. effectively support democratic efforts in the world today?

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