They say it takes a village to raise a child. What can be said of our so called Global village now. I don't know about you but I do not see a village. I see bad neighbors, manipulative relatives, family feuds and neglectful parents. Constantly we here of here of how Globalization has brought us together and the world is a better place because of it. But is this really true? Read More »
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Diplomacy meets conflict: Darfur and the limits of international diplomacy
My independent study for this semester was focused on Darfur, here is a summary of my findings:
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Learning the harsh realities of international relations
I consider myself someone who cares about other people in general. When I hear of an earthquake somewhere I am concerned for those affected. When I hear of conflict and war I hope and pray for an end to it, because I would not want the same fate to befall myself or a loved one. Read More »
Stories from the dark continet, who really cares?
The contrasts between the so called third and first worlds are so stark one often wonders if this is the same planet. We have sent men to the moon but there are still children in Africa dying of preventable diseases. Women in the west are more and more progressive in society while in the Congo women are the battleground with rape used as a weapon of war. Read More »
Greetings!
Hello to everyone that will be reading my blog entries, and hopefully commenting on them. Read More »
Does anyone read anymore?
Seriously, does anyone?
I can't remember a time in my life that I didn't enjoy reading. One of my earliest memories was my mother reading to me and after I learned on my own, I couldn't stop. Read More »


