All Entries Tagged With: "Dominican Republic"
Talking Terrorism With University Students in the Dominican Republic
I gave a lecture on 21st Century Terrorism this morning at the prestigious Universidad IberoAmericana (UNIBE). To date this was one of the larger and more enthusiastic university audiences I have had the pleasure to talk to. Special thanks to all who made my visit possible, especially my former student Vanessa who knows how to [...]
New York’s Finest Thwart Terrorist Plot in NYC
Last week I was lucky enough to spend the week working and blogging from a friend’s camp in Belgrade, Maine (see last week’s Friday Morning Fix). The weather was cool, the lake was calm, and the boat was happy to be out of hibernation. This week I’m in the beautiful Dominican Republic (where I lived [...]
Dominican Human Rights and Bobby Jindal’s Coolness
The U.S. State Department recently published the 2008 Dominican Republic Human Rights Report. According to DR1, the results:
“…indicate that serious problems persist with the human rights situation in the country because illegal killings, beatings of suspects, limited access to justice, corruption and violence against women and minors continues. The broad report tells of an increase [...]
On Bailouts and Bashing the Dominican Republic
I haven’t answered emails (at least not publicly) in a long time. Here are two that I recently received but hadn’t replied to yet. Comments and criticism are always welcome.
“You haven’t said ‘boo’ about the bailouts of the financial and auto sectors.”
Actually, I have. But let me reiterate my position in case I haven’t been [...]
Can Leonel Fernandez be Trusted?
Leonel Fernandez (President of the Dominican Republic) recently sent the Dominican congress a list of over 100 changes he’d like to make to the constitution. Here’s how a UN representative characterizes those proposed reforms (from DR1):
Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez, a constitutional specialist with the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP), says the proposed constitutional reform would give [...]
Haiti: A Failed State
Here’s a reminder for those of us who live on the Dominican side of the island. Haiti, a failed state if there ever was one, will likely have its UN peacekeeping mandate extended. Interestingly, there don’t seem to be any major plans for development. From the AP:
A draft resolution circulated Wednesday would extend the mandate [...]
The View from my Keyboard
This is the view from my keyboard.
Ok, so this is a semi-ripoff of Andrew Sullivan’s “The View from your window” feature, but I wanted to show you my temporary headquarters. Living in the DR has it’s challenges, but there are also some reasonably painless solutions to your woes.
The internet service in my house has been [...]
Why Doesn’t the Developing World Develop?
Why is it that much of the developing world is always developing? Why is it that in 2008 the differences between the developed and developing worlds are growing faster than ever?
Talking Smack about the Dominican Republic
To the mailbox!
You’re a gringo and talk a lot of smack about the DR. What gives you the right? How would you like it if I (a Dominican) started a blog and trashed the States? If it’s so bad why don’t you leave?- Rafael in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
La Virgen de la Altagracia performs a Miracle in the Dominican Republic
One of my favorite things about living in the Dominican Republic is the convenience of the local colmado. A “colmado” is basically a neighborhood convenient store that stocks just about everything you may need on a whim and – get this – will deliver right to your door no matter the quantity. I’m talking about [...]