Global Tryst
Volume XXVIII: August 2006
The Meeting of the World's Minds

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Promise of Elections Brings New Hope and Raises Old Concerns in the Congo
After 40 years democracy returns to the Congo. Will it succeed?
by Mitchell Armbruster, Washington D.C., U.S.A

Ethnic Hostility in Sydney's Suburbs
The racial riots in Sydney through the eyes of a native.
by Tai Chen, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Democratic Azerbaijan
Are old mistakes being repeated again? The trade-off between oil and democracy in Azerbaijan.
by Anastasyia Shaposhnik, Washington D.C, U.S.A

The Indigenous Victory
A new beginning for Bolivia - Is there hope?
by by Gretchen Gordon, Cochabamba, Bolivia

The Unfinished Revolution
Countries such as Ukraine have a long way to go before they can claim their democratic revolution a success.
by Anastasyia Shaposhnik, Washington D.C, U.S.A

The Asian Tsunami
Relief efforts must be monitored to ensure that all have better access, not just a few.
by Anastasyia Shaposhnik, Washington D.C, U.S.A

War on Asia’s Mind.
An interesting correlation between cinema and Asia's politics.
by Kallol Bhattacherjee, New Delhi, India

Ukraine - The Orange Revolution!
A new look at the Orange revolution in Ukraine - A Native's Perspective.
by Anastasyia Shaposhnik, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Genocide and the UN.
What can be done to better prepare th UN to prevent crises such as Darfur from repeating themselves?
by Nathan Madson, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Racism and Prejudice - The Plight of Albanian Immigrants in Greece.
A writer looks at the growing ethnic tensions between Greeks and Albanians.
by Vickii Onabolu, London, U.K

Where are the Green Elephants?
Gone with the wind - a writer takes a look at the environmental policy in the U.S.
by Pia Moller, Aarhus, Denmark

Bolivia and its Suicide Bombers
Why do people blow themselves up? Suicide Bombers from a Latin American perspective.
by Joel Inwood, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Reaching Out Across the Border
Memories of a day spent at the border between two nations at each other's throats - or are they?
by Nisha Giri, Wagah Border Point, Indo-Pakistan Border

Advancing Technology, Retarding the Brain.
A student recounts the travails of studying at Oxford.
by Farrah Dang, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Sudan's Rape Cries
Former captives recount the crime of young boys raped in Sudan .
by Maria Sliwa, New York, U.S.A

Is Pornography Keeping Women on their Knees?
Pornography and its effect on gender roles and attitudes.
by Vickii Onabolu, London, U.K

Gay Marriages - A Threat to Society?
A writer analyses the issue of gay marriages and their impact on society.
by Heather Mason, Wahsington D.C, U.S.A

Cancun!
Third World economy and beach resorts.
by Luis Chavez, Buenos Aires, Argentina

American Movies
An international movie experience!!
by Joel Inwood, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Ciudad Juarez - Where Rape and Murder Reign
A tragedy has befallen women of Ciudad Juarez. Victims suffer while culprits run scott-free.
by Washington D.C Women's Rights Group, Amnesty International, U.S.A

Greetings from Baghdad
A day in the life of a humanitarian worker visiting Baghdad.
by Brandon Pustejovsky, Baghdad, Iraq

Hate
What to say of a society that cannot brook differences?
by Arthur Nightly, London, U.K

REFUGEES - A series by Mac McLean
Catholic Charities Help Refugees Find Housing & Work

From Camps in Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan Refugees Come to the U.S.A

Vietnamese Refugee Organization Seeks to Expand its Focus


A Public Confessional
Writer explores the links between Derrida, Global Culture, and Cell phones!
by Rene F. Cardenas, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Process of Elimination
Do exams and the Treasury have a lot in common?
by Sean Andrews, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Philosopher of the Twentieth (and Twenty - First) Century
A writer explores Satre's philosophy.
by Rob Carley, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Cosmopolitanism
The specter of cosmopolitanism; and why it persists in the spread of economic and cultural forces around the globe.
by Rob Carley, Washington D.C, U.S.A

Letters
War remains key for conflict?
by Safaa Nhairy, Washington D.C, U.S.A
 
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Global Tryst Exclusives!
Project Uganda
Global Tryst is conducting a focus project on the civil war in Uganda. We invite writers from around the world to share their views and opinions relevant to the Ugandan strife.
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Kyrgyzstan's Tulip Revolution

Interview with Hon.Zamira Sydykova, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan

A diplomat, a writer, a revolutionary, Amb.Sydykova is all and much more. An insider's view of an emerging democracy.
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An Optimistic Future for Senegal

Hon.Amadou Lamine BA, Ambassador of Senegal Speaks to Global Tryst

Over the last five years Senegal has progressed rapidly. Hon. Amadou Lamine BA spoke exclusively to Global Tryst on the challenges and aspirations of his country and its people.
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Music
Nuspirit Helsinki
by Farrah Dang
A review of a Finnish Band's CD from Guidance Records.

Scrambles!
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