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I think you should do what you can to make sure the aid reaches the people who need it, but other than that, it should be />
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Today’s Top Issues—Wednesday, April 30
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 30, 2008 - 10:11 AM

An Israeli tank in the Gaza strip April 29, 2008. [AP]

Middle East Peace -- Rice Says Palestinians Losing Hope for Peace Deal [Associated Press]
Continued Political Unrest in Zimbabwe: Nearly 200 Zimbabwe Opposition Supporters Released [Associated Press]
Purported Pakistani Talks with Border Region Militant Tribes -- Pakistan's Planned Accord With Militants Alarms US [New York Times]

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Question of the Week: What Role Should Religious Leaders Play in World Politics?
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 24, 2008 - 07:57 PM

Undersecretary Paula Dobriansky and the Dalai Lama. [AP photo]

During Pope Benedict XVI's recent trip to America, his journeys spread beyond the world of religious events. He met with President Bush, the United Nations General Assembly, and other high-ranking leaders. During these meetings, he discussed topics from religious freedom to poverty to peace processes that should be enacted around the world. In a similar fashion, the Dalai Lama has been a voice in expressing to the world the views of the people of Tibet on issues beyond religion.

What role should religious leaders play in world politics?

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Question of the Week: What Are the Most Significant Underlying Factors Behind Recent Food Riots?
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 16, 2008 - 05:06 PM

People walk past a burning barricade in Port-au-Prince, Haiti April 7, 2008. [AP photo]

Issues surrounding food price and availability recently appeared on magazine covers and front page news reports. In some cases, rioting broke out over price increases and shortages. News reports cited a variety of reasons for the recent spike in some commodity shortages and prices.

In your view, what are the most significant underlying factors behind these events and what should be done about it?

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60 Years of Inter-American Cooperation at the Organization of American States
Posted by Andrew Stevenson on Apr 30, 2008 - 09:14 AM

President Bush welcomes Jose Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the OAS, May 26, 2005. [WH photo]

About the Author: Andrew Stevenson serves as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (OAS).

When I learned early last year that the Organization of American States (OAS), the world's oldest regional organization, was planning to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2008, I took advantage of the occasion to learn more about the history of the OAS and the role played therein by the U.S.

During the hours I had spent in negotiations at the Main OAS Building in downtown Washington , I had already become familiar with the prominent fig and rubber hybrid Peace Tree planted in the central patio in 1910 by President Taft during the dedication ceremonies for the organization then known as the Pan American Union. But I quickly realized that more recent inter-American…

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Today’s Top Issues—Tuesday, April 29
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Apr 29, 2008 - 10:59 AM

Iraqi Army Soldiers in Basra, Iraq April 20. 2008. [AP Photo]

Here’s a look at some of the stories in the news that the Spokesman will most likely be asked about by the press today:

New Messages Sent to American Officials From Iran -- "U.S. Weighs Messages From Iran" [Wall Street Journal].

Impact of Syrian Nuclear Reactor If Completed -- “Hayden: Syrian Site Could Have Produced Two Weapons” [Associated Press]

Purported Talks of…

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