Category Archives: Colombia
Will #Mali’s new government herald arms or armies?
In less time than it takes for an apartment pineapple to ripen, a new government of national unity has been formed in Mali in the latest effort to restore stability after the military coup in March. It follows 5 long months of political tug-of-war between the ready-meal interim government and the frozen-dinner coup leadership headed by Captain Sanogo. […]
West African “Terror Threat”: After Decades, Anarchy Hasn’t Arrived
While riddled with weak states, West Africa has not become the international terrorist playground some feared it would. That does not mean warnings about extremists should be overlooked however. By Charlie Warren for ISN Security Watch In 1994, journalist Robert Kaplan wrote a controversial Atlantic article, “The Coming Anarchy,” warning of West Africa’s ungoverned spaces, disease-ridden slums, […]
US Secret Service has recalled 12 agents in #Colombia after allegations of misconduct.
Updated to add an amusing satirical video from NMATV Not DUI & murder this time Secret Service Agents Booted This behavior isn’t going to stay secret for long. The U.S. Secret Service has recalled 12 agents in Colombia after allegations of misconduct. The president arrived in the nation for the Summit of the […]
