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June 18, 2009 | Can Zimbabwean Dictator be Used for Peace Process?

Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is holding fast to a power-sharing agreement with tyrant president Robert Mugabe, despite such an arrangement having little history of success. ++ He “calculates that Mugabe is part of the solution”  and aims to work around him to improve Zimbabwe’s economy, and create peace and stability even though he tried to murder him. ++ “Given Mugabe’s

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May 28, 2009 | Don't Isolate Zimbabwe, They Need Our Help

The transition in Zimbabwe to a unity government has not been smooth. ++ Western governments have remained “standoffish” despite the progress made by the new government, such as lowering inflation. ++ Human Rights Watch argue that development aid should be withheld until there are “irreversible changes on human rights, the rule of law and accountability.” ++ Zimbabwe needs help from the

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October 16, 2008 | Mugabe Must Share Power

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe is bucking the power-sharing deal with Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader. ++ Mugabe wants to fill the security ministries with his loyalists, including those controlling the army and police. ++ Tsvangirai has called for a new power-sharing deal. ++ The US, EU and the rest of Africa must pressure Mugabe to accept this new deal, and international

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September 18, 2008 | A Deal for Zimbabwe, but Not Ideal

The new political agreement in Zimbabwe is a boon to President Robert Mugabe; he will retain the presidency, command the armed forces, and head the cabinet. ++ His opponent – and victor in the March elections – Morgan Tsvangirai, will take control of the disastrous economy. ++ At best, violence will wane and the starving will receive foreign aid. ++ The accord delineates no path

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September 17, 2008 | Zimbabwe's Agreement Signals Economic Work Ahead

The signing of the power-sharing agreement marks the start of a new era in Zimbabwe. ++ The nation can finally start reconstruction. ++ The agreement is “an affirmation of the supremacy of African solutions to African problems,” and hopes are high that it will bring unity. ++ The real work starts now. ++ Investors will want to explore opportunities, but a reverse economic takeover

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