The violent, separatist conflict in southeastern Ethiopia has claimed thousands of lives over the last 15 years. Former U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia David H. Shinn answers questions about the roots of this under reported conflict and whether it could be the next Darfur.
All Posts Tagged With: "David Shinn"
Q & A
November 11, 2009
Conflict endures in Ethiopia’s ethnic Somali Region
Q&A
June 23, 2009
Q&A: Somalia’s state of emergency
The Somali government has requested help from foreign troops to stabilize the nation, and declared a state of emergency following weeks of intense fighting between Islamic militants and pro-government forces. David Shinn, a former ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, joins Worldfocus to discuss the escalating crisis in Somalia.
Q&A
April 22, 2009
Q&A: United States recalibrates policy toward Somalia
Recent pirate attacks on U.S.-flagged ships have thrust the issue of Somali piracy into the spotlight and prompted U.S. President Barack Obama to vow to "halt the rise of piracy." David Shinn, a former ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, discusses how the U.S. can approach Somalia given its poor reputation in the African country.
Worldfocus Radio
February 17, 2009
Tune in: Online radio show on China’s role in Africa
A lot of chatter has surrounded China's interests in Africa. Worldfocus.org’s weekly radio show examined the roots of the China-Africa relationship dating back 50 years. Tune in now.
Worldfocus Radio
January 20, 2009
Q&A: Answers to lawlessness in Somalia
The Worldfocus radio show takes a look at Somalia beyond the pirate frenzy offshore and examines the causes of instability onshore. Listen now and read our Q&A.
Ask Your Questions
January 15, 2009
Q&A: Ask your questions about Somalia’s lawlessness
Next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EST, Worldfocus.org's radio show will explore the worsening situation in Somalia, a place where pirates are only symptomatic of the lawlessness and instability onshore. Ask your questions here.
