Tag Archives: development
Life after Chavez
Within minutes of the announcement of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, media outlets worldwide covered this breaking story. Considered larger than life, Chavez ruled Venezuela with an iron fist for the past 14 years. In 1998, Chavez came …
Somalia, a State Again
In January 2013, the United States formally recognized the first Somali national government since 1991 when the Siad Barre dictatorship was overthrown and the country fell into a period of statelessness (Hogg, 2008). After a three year battle with AMISOM, …
Oil and Natural Gas: The Next Economic Boom?
Oil and natural gas are two of the world’s most prominent energy sources, accounting for 60 percent of the world’s energy needs (National Energy Board, 2012). The U.S. share in the production of these resources is growing. Oil production in …
Inequality, Income and Race: Affirmative Action in Developing Nations
Egypt: Nation at a Crossroads
More than a year after the Arab Spring, the world watches Egypt with great anticipation as this historic leader tries to become a democratic state. Not since the so-called third wave of democratization in 1970s has the world seen such …
The Battle over Birth Control for Developing Nations
Mexico’s Election: Towards Democracy or Dictatorship?
Globalization Challenges at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
Every two years when the new Olympic season begins, new globalization controversies are brought to light. Many activists view the Olympics as the perfect platform to raise public awareness and pressure governments and corporations to behave more ethically. Battles waged …