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Heart of Diamonds
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Stories and thoughts about Africa from the author of Heart of Diamonds, a novel of scandal, love, and death in the Congo.
- Added on: Feb 27th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Dave Donelson
- Listed in: International Affairs Books
- Tags: congo africa Thriller war novel diamonds
Recent Posts
Banro Teams With Kinshasa To Rob Congo
They won't begin opening the presents until Christmas 2011, but the shareholders of Canadian mining concern Banro received a whopping gift from the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo this year. It was final agreement allowing the company...
Sad Flip Side To China-Congo Deal
I've taken a very cautious attitude toward the $6 billion deal between China and the Democratic Republic of Congo. My hesitation to endorse it has been based on the economics of the deal, which calls for Chinese companies to build infrastructure in ...
Nitty-Gritty Of Congo - China Reconstruction Deal
One of the more interesting chapters in Paul Collier's thought-provoking work, Wars, Guns, and Votes, discusses the economic effects of armed conflict and the nitty-gritty of post-conflict reconstruction. He talks not about the horrors of rape and t...
Provocative Reading On African Democracy
I just finished one of the most thought-provoking books I've ever read. It's Wars, Guns, and Votes: Democracy in Dangerous PlacesPaul Collier, professor of economics at Oxford and Director for the Center for the Study of African Economies, contends ...
New Report From The Scene In Eastern Congo
My associate Joseph Mbangu recently returned from a fascinating, productive trip to his native Congo. His observations are not only cogent but make good reading as well. Check them out at his new blog, The Congo Solution.Dave Donelson, author of He...
CBS Overlooks How Congolese Criminals Fund FDLR
The 60 Minutes report on how illicit gold mines support the FDLR was worthwhile and timely, but it barely grazed the surface of the issue. For another, more in-depth view of the way mineral exploitation is destroying the Congo, read the recent speci...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 4.33 out of a possible 5 based on 3 comments.
Jubie
Looking forward to the book coming out in September! Thanks Dave! I am already a fan!
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2009
Call for Applications
Berlin, 27th – 31st July, 2009
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2009 will bring together an interdisciplinary, international group of participants with an active interest in international affairs. The weeklong program will consist of lectures and panel discussions featuring experts from the fields of academia, politics, and the private sector that will focus on the role of soft power in the international environment.
The following are a selection of the confirmed speakers for the Symposium:
· Jorge Sampaio, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Former President of Portugal (1996-2006)
· Joaquim Chissano, Former President of Mozambique (1986-2005), Former Chairperson of the African Union (2003-2004)
· Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia (1999-2007)
· Cassam Uteem, Former President of the Republic of Mauritius (1992-2002)
· Dr. Vasile Puşcaş, Romanian Minister for European Affairs
· Ints Dālderis, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
· Borys Tarasyuk, Member of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of the Ukraine (1998-2000, 2005-2007)
· Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Member of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of Finland (2000-2007)
Further information about the Symposium can be found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_calendar_symposium-2009
The program brochure, including the timetable, can be found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/content/articles/symposium/documents/International_Symposium_on_Cultural_Diplomacy_2009_brochure.pdf?en_calendar_symposium-2009
I would be grateful if you could pass this information on to your colleagues and inform members of your community who you feel may be interested in attending.
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