The two year anniversary of the earthquake is coming up next week. Officials from the UN offer a thorough assessment of where things stand in terms of the ongoing recovery efforts.
The supremacy of counter-terrorism objectives in the Horn of Africa over human rights or democratization resulted in a multitude of disasters during the Bush years. It would seem that the Obama administration has done little to change that fundamental focus on counter-terrorism uber-alles.
Who will replace Josette Sheeran? If history is any guide, it will be someone who has previously served under either President Obama or has a history of involvement with the Democratic party.