Author Mark Leon Goldberg

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Anti-Muslim Movement in the United States Seizing on Cote D’Ivoire

Cote D'Ivoire seems to have attracted the attention of the anti-Muslim agitator Pamela Geller. Alasanne Ouatarra, you see, is Muslim. To Geller, his victory in the November 28 elections presages "an Islamic takeover of the Ivory Coast.

UN Dispatch Happy Hour TONIGHT!

UN Dispatch invites you to take your wonkery offline on January 6^th for the Friends of UN Dispatch, Aid and Conflict Bloggers Happy Hour in Washington, DC.The fun starts at 6pm at JoJo’s Restaurant and Bar, on 15th and U. Food is free, beers are $3 and cocktails are cheap. Come say hello!

Will Cote D’Ivoire’s Gbagbo Find Refuge…in Atlanta?

After a day of shuttle diplomacy, the crisis in Cote D'Ivoire may be one step closer to being peacefully resolved. Meanwhile, the Obama administration is dangling an interesting offer to the sore loser of Cote D'Ivoire's election.

AOL and Nothing But Nets

A newly redesigned AOL.com dedicates some prime real-estate to "cause marketing." Our friends at Nothing But Nets are featured today.

What Laurent Gbagbo Taught Me About His Commitment to Democracy

A former U.S. Foreign Service officer who served in Cote D'Ivoire offers a reflection on the roots of the crisis currently gripping the country.

Why George Clooney Matters

George Clooney and John Prendergast discuss the situation in South Sudan and their new Satellite Sentinel Project on ABC's This Week. This is why celebrity activism matters.

2011: An Election Year for Ban Ki Moon

Happy New Year, everyone! We wish you a happy and healthy year. 2011 is also a big year for the top man at the United Nations.

The Best and Worst of 2010 in International Affairs

Jeffrey Laurenti of the Century Foundation provides a nice round up of the best and worst developments in international affairs in 2010.

George Clooney, the UN, and Eyes in the Sky Over Sudan

The Satellite Sentinel Project -initiated by George Clooney is all about arming activists with real-time intelligence to force powerful governments to take a stand.

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