Author Archives: Ron Pavellas
”What Went Wrong with Africa?”
The subject title is from the 2004 book by Roel van der Veen who presented his findings and theories at The Swedish Institute of International Affairs on June 7, 2012. Co-presenting on the headlined topic, “What Africa?” was Erika Bjerström, international correspondent … Continue reading
Posted in Demography, Economics, Geography, Government & Politics
Tagged Erika Bjerström, Freedom House, Pedro de Verona Rodrigues Pires, Roel van der Veen, The Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, The Swedish Institute of International Affairs, World Factbook of the CIA
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The Pavellas Perspective 
President Truman’s Reading List
… and Wisdom from his Secretary of State, Dean Acheson Long ago, upon reading Plain Speaking by Merle Miller, an oral biography of then former President Harry Truman, I made notes from the book for later reference. I offer then … Continue reading →