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Few doubt that in pursuit of political stability and a better way of life for its people, Haiti faces a steep, uphill struggle. Where there is far less consensus is whether, and the extent to which, Bill Clinton’s appointment as the new U.N. envoy to Haiti will advance this agenda. The debilitating impact of prolonged despotism and major hurricanes on Haiti is well-worn territory.

In contrast, one of the most interesting and underexplored aspects of this development, has been the divergence in reaction to the appointment. While some commentators and…

What comes to mind when you hear ‘Caribbean’ anyway?

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Many people think of pristine beaches, reggae, soca, colorful clothing and a generally more relaxed pace of life. And who could really blame them? The aforementioned is undoubtedly is true. However, the Caribbean cannot be reduced to just these things. This region is complex and incredibly diverse. This complexity has emerged from the melange of many different peoples which now inhabit the region and call it home.

While no newspaper could ignore big news stories such as the impact of Allen Stanford’s legal…