Madagascar: new government, old tensions
I’m once again locked onto the #Madagascar tag on Twitter, trying to get a sense for what’s going on in the wake of the March… Read More »Madagascar: new government, old tensions
LinkedIn briefly blocks Syria, more confusion over trade/commerce regulations
If you’re old enough to remember downloading most of your software from FTP and gopher sites, you probably remember clicking on agreements where you promised… Read More »LinkedIn briefly blocks Syria, more confusion over trade/commerce regulations
Deliver us from Twitter…
Sick of Twitter yet? Can’t say I blame you. In a week where Oprah took to the medium (and promptly got smacked down by Shaquille… Read More »Deliver us from Twitter…
Catching up on politics and social media via Global Voices
Three stories on Global Voices will help you catch up on some interesting stories around the world if you, like me, have been distracted by… Read More »Catching up on politics and social media via Global Voices
Where Dambisa Moyo’s right, and where she’s wrong
I’ve just ordered Dambisa Moyo’s new book, “Dead Aid“. For the past couple of weeks, Moyo has been on a full-scale media blitz, talking with… Read More »Where Dambisa Moyo’s right, and where she’s wrong
Unpacking “The Twitter Revolution” in Moldova
On Sunday, April 5th, the governing Communist party won over 50% of the vote in Parliamentary elections. This was decidedly a surprise, as Communists had… Read More »Unpacking “The Twitter Revolution” in Moldova