Issue: 488
Oct 4, 2012
The African World
Could the Western Sahara Blow Up?
Editorial Board
In the northwest corner of Africa, an on-going conflict against an occupation could be entering a new stage. The Western Sahara, known as the Spanish Sahara prior to the withdrawal of Spain, has been the site of a bitter struggle for national liberation. Currently led by the organization POLISARIO, a movement for the independence of…
In the northwest corner of Africa, an on-going conflict against an occupation could be entering a new stage. The Western Sahara, known as the Spanish Sahara…
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Commentary
Is the “Great Debate” Really the Great Set-Up? The Expectations of Obama to Please Everybody
Columnist
The first Presidential Debate took place this week (after deadline). But the “hype” started two weeks ago. Hopefully, the debate lived up to the hype (analysis next week), but the “set up” is worth some space because of the diverse motives that are served here. It is true that one debate does not make a…
The first Presidential Debate took place this week (after deadline). But the “hype” started two weeks ago. Hopefully, the debate lived up to the hype (analysis…
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