Focus on Absolute Monarchs: Jordan
The King of Jordan is one of the few remaining monarchs whose presence is not just symbolic, but is also a decisive figure in governance.
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December 2017
Erik Prince’s Proposal for a New U.S. Plan in Afghanistan
When Donald Trump became president, he made it clear that he wanted a change in the policy in Afghanistan, something liberals and conservatives both wanted. Now Erik Prince founded a private military corporation that received many contracts during the war in Iraq, subsequently running thousands of missions a year.
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D.U.L.C.E. Corner
At the Diplomacy United Leadership and Communication Exchange’s (DULCE) November meeting, the organization’s first official town hall for the 2017-2018 academic year, the organization saw a large number of students come to address pressing questions and concerns of theirs.
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Political Upheaval in Zimbabwe
The newly formed conflict between Mugabe and Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has ultimately led to the military patrolling Zimbabwe. Deputy President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, says Zimbabwe must use democratic and constitutional platforms to take down Mugabe.
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Women of Diplomacy Hosts Kosovo Ambassador Teuta Sahatqija
The Women of Diplomacy Leadership Program sponsored Kosovo Ambassador Teuta Sahatqija visit to Seton Hall to give students and faculty her presentation, entitled “Leadership Roles of Women in Transitional States.”
Read moreJustice For Puerto Rico
On November 9th, thousands unified in a march for Puerto Rico in Washington D.C., demanding that the United States step up in their relief efforts following President Trump’s controversial visit to Puerto Rico.
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World Leaders Forum: President Miroslav Lajčák
On December 1, Seton Hall was proud to host Miroslav Lajčák, President of the 72nd session of the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA), as the next distinguished leader to speak in the School of Diplomacy’s “World Leaders Forum.”
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Haitian Visas and Immigration Fallacies
United States Secretary of Homeland Security announced the termination of temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians living in the United States causing more than 59,000 Haitians who legally live and work in the United States have 18 months to self-deport.
Read moreSuicide Bomber Strikes in Kabul
On Thursday November 16, a suicide bomber detonated a blast near supporters of one of Afghanistan’s most powerful political faction leaders. The attack marks the second deadly bombing to target a Jamiat function in the past six months.
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Focus on Absolute Monarchs: Swaziland
King Mswati’s immense power and wealth are the result of his early efforts to consolidate power, effectively abolishing his advisory board, appointing his own prime minister, and implementing nepotistic policies.
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