The latter have demonstrated disturbing patterns of open violence and a lack of respect for the rule of law. Should they become entrenched even in limited areas of the country; Haiti will likely find itself hosting an increasing number of international criminal enterprises as hemispheric cartels take advantage of the areas of opportunity. Violence, endemic disorder, and conflict have marked much of Haiti’s 200 year history. There have been 34 changes of government since Haiti won its independence from France in 1804; most of these changes have been violent. Haiti was founded following a long period of slave revolutions and civil wars that lasted from 1791-1804.
They changed the world's outlook of the Haitian people. In Document 4, it speaks of Napoleon's desire to retake Saint Domingo, what Haiti was called by the European intruders. Toussaint, the leader of the revolution, was taken by the French and deported back to France. This led to more outrage by the people of the island, making them fight rougher and push harder. This document was written by historian
How Cuba Survived Peak oil; A Brief Summary How Cuba Survived Peak Oil This is a documentary that raises a curtain to the world on how Cuba survived the most challenging time; “a special period”. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half and food by 80 percent, people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens.
Hurricane Katrina became known as one of the most disastrous and expensive natural disasters in US history. Four months after the storm hit, the death toll was over 1,300 with hundreds still missing and the estimated property damage exceeded $75 billion. It also became one of embarrassment for our country due to our government’s failure to properly respond and poor communications. There are many lessons we can learn from their poor response, including how to properly assess risk, plan in a timely manner, and communicate effectively. Since New Orleans primarily lies below sea level, the protective barriers or levee systems should have been assessed to determine the winds it was capable of withstanding.
Looking at how Orwell is writing, one can tell he usually writes more opinionated pieces. “All colonial empires are in reality founded on that fact.” How can one prove that colonial empires were founded on dehumanization? Orwell’s answer is fairly persuasive and obvious: the majority of colonies are poverty-stricken. However, if one is to look at the current political and economic situations of the colonial powers at the height of the colonization era, one can see that wars, lack of industrialization, and unstable economies are largely responsible for the poor treatment of colonies like Morocco. I disagree with Orwell; colonial empires weren’t founded on dehumanization, they were the effect of global powers having illusions of grandeur, but not being able to support their colonies.
Political situation in Haiti By Ketcia Dorante As of now, Haiti is considered as an unstable country by the international community. After the departure of Dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, in 1986, Haiti has seen different political situation such as military coup d’état and provisional government. In fact, in 2004, unrest all over the country has forced President Aristide to resign and the United Nations sent a United States led multinational force that consisted of over 21,000 troops to restore the legitimate government to provide a safe environment for Haitians. Later in the same year the multinational force has changed into United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTHA). Since I am working for United Nations in Haiti, I would like to understand why Haiti can not be stable, at least politically stable.
“The hope of non-Western countries catching-up has effectively been dashed over the past quarter of a century.” (Branko Milanovic). Evaluate this assessment. Feast and famine, the rich and the poor; this world has always experienced inequality in some shape or form. The consequences can be brutal; from the slave trade in Africa, to sweatshops in Asia. However, what if there was an economic mechanism whereby incomes could be equalised, if only on an aggregated level.
However, after four decades of aid receiving, poverty is still the biggest challenge in Africa. Data show that overall foreign aid has failed not only to promote economic growth but also to improve the lives of the people on the continent. As such, poverty has even worsened around the African continent. The World Bank (2008) reports that the number of poor in Africa has nearly doubled, increasing from 200 million in 1981 to 390 in 2005 despite massive foreign fund inflows. Furthermore, Dambisa Moyo (2009) in her much acclaimed book Dead Aid goes further by highlighting the failure of aid in Africa.
The World Bank and Its Role in the Ebola Crisis Over the past several months, an outbreak of Ebola virus diease has devastated West Africa. Several countries have paid a high price, in terms of both lives lost and economic impact. Due to the lack of financial resources common throughout most of Africa, the region is ill equipped to mount a quick, effective response to this outbreak. The World Bank, which has recently announced and implemented a finance package to assist the affected countries, is uniquely capable of assisting the region. The World Bank was established in 1944, and has a twofold mission: to “end poverty, and boost shared prosperity.” (http://www.worldbank.org/en/about).
What are the causes for their hunger specifically?Are there any solutions being discussed? Somalia, also located as what is known in the Horn of Africa, dates back to the Palaeolithic period, going from under the rule of Communism to since 1991, no central government in most of the country’s territory. An estimated 10 million of Somalia’s individuals are affected by the drought and at least 2.5 million are affected by famine/acute malnutrition.Somalia’s famine is caused by not only the corruption of their government, but their climate and location as well as their emerging economy. After the 18-year Somalia Civil War, the country has suffered as a whole. In addition of having a history of poor political leaders, Somalia does not have a central government.