Getting away with it: the Gambia

Article Abstract:

Gambian Army Lt Yahya Jammeh led the coup that overthrew the democratic government of Gambia, a country that has been a multi-party democracy for nearly three decades. Western democracy promoters had promised to uphold democracy in Africa, but they did nothing about the coup.

Political activity, Political aspects, Coups d'etat, Gambia, Jammeh, Yahya

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A serious proposal

Article Abstract:

Nigel Lawson would be an unpopular choice as governor of the Bank of England, but he would be the appropriate choice. Despite popular opinion that the former Chancellor of the Exchequer is to blame for Britain's economic troubles, his economic policies are sound.

Officials and employees, Bank of England, Economic policy, Central banks, Lawson, Nigel

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Getting a bit more serious about security

Article Abstract:

The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum's Oct 2001 summit in Shanghai was marked by a long-overdue focus on security matters. Until now, members have resisted the notion of boosting regional security.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Asia, Security, International, International security, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

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