60-Second Expert: The U.S. and the UN Disability Treaty
139 countries have ratified the disability treaty. But not the United States. The Obama administration can change that with a stroke of the pen.
Obama Visits Africa’s ‘Oil Gulf’
President Barack Obama makes his historic visit to Africa. Born of a Kenyan economist father, Obama will go not to his ancestral lands but to Ghana, Africa’s newest oil state.
Showdown in ‘Tegucigolpe’
The United States needs to put more pressure on the illegitimate junta in Tegucigalpa to step down.
Ratify the UN Disability Treaty
139 countries have ratified the disability treaty. But not the United States. The Obama administration can change that with a stroke of the pen.
What Obama Should Say in Ghana
What Obama says in his Accra speech will influence Africa’s place in the world.
Public Briefing: Obama, Ghana, and U.S.-Africa Policy
As President Obama heads to Ghana for an historic visit, leading Africa advocacy organizations urge a new U.S. engagement with Africa based on mutual interests and mutual respect.
The Institute for Policy Studies and allied organizations will host a public briefing and press conference covering proposals for a bold transformation of U.S. Africa policy. Issues covered include peace and security, trade and development, agriculture, HIV/AIDS and health.
Speakers:
Bishop Akolgo, Integrated Social Development Ghana (ISODEC)
Charles Abugre, Christian Aid
Nii Akuetteh, Africa Analyst, former Executive Director of Africa Action
Dan Volman, Association of Concerned Africa Scholars
Bill Freese, Science Policy Analyst, Center for Food Safety
Matthew Kavanagh, Health GAP (Global Access Project)
Moderator: Emira Woods, co-director of Foreign Policy In Focus.
Light refreshments will be served. Please call (202) 234-9382×232 to RSVP or for more information.
Event cosponsors include Africa Action, TransAfrica Forum, African Faith and Justice network, American Friends Service Committee, Mennonite Service Committee, Africa Security Research Institute, Health GAP, Global Aids Alliance, Friends of the Congo, Sustainable Energy and Economy Network, Jubilee USA, Association of Concerned Africa Scholars, African Alliance for the 21st Century, African Network for African Development, Third World Networks-Africa, Integrated Social Development Ghana (ISODEC), and Blackcommentator.com.
Netanyahu Speaks: The Israel-Palestine Ball Remains in Obama’s Court
The Israeli prime minister’s speech responding to U.S. wishes for the region amounted to little more than rhetorical change.
Obama’s Speech: Vexing Issues
Obama’s historic speech in Cairo marked a new beginning, but it will take action to translate his new vision into a reality.
America’s Sorry Policy
It would be truly breathtaking if George W. Bush — or any of the architects of the U.S. foreign policy fiascos of the 21st century — donned a hair shirt, repented of his actions, and performed an ideological about-face.
Obama in Egypt: Changing the Discourse
Obama’s approach toward the Muslim world may be diplomatic but there needs to be more action.
Lifting the Veil
A Muslim-American reflects on Obama’s Cairo speech.
Twenty Years Later
Twenty years later, we are still waiting for our invitation to the Cold War’s funeral.
Testimony, ‘Investment Protections in U.S. Trade and Investment Agreements’
Sarah Anderson’s testimony to the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, subcommittee on trade.
Annotate This: Obama’s Speech on National Security
With all his talk of war and terrorism, the president seems to be edging closer to the stances of the previous administration.
Nightmare on Cheney Street
If Wes Craven decided to make a horror movie out of the last year of U.S. politics, he would definitely cast Dick Cheney as the monster that can’t be silenced.