Monthly Archives: April 2012

What’s the Deal With the Tuareg and a Coup in Mali?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Hello all! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that doesn’t manufacture car names after nomadic ethnic groups. In this week’s post, we’ll discuss the recent coup de’ tat in Mali that has ruptured government leadership and … Continue reading →

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What’s the Deal With Reform in Myanmar?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that views global news through a historical lens (not bifocals). In this week’s blog, we’ll discuss the hoopla surrounding the parliamentary elections in Myanmar (the country formerly known … Continue reading →

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