November 13, 2012 Commentary: Africa Africa Needs a New Approach “In sub-Saharan Africa the United States has been considered a fair-weather friend. We need a more consistent Foreign Policy to engage Africa, as it struggles with good governance, economic growth, peace and security.” In August 2012, Secretary Hillary Clinton made a ten day visit to […]
Read MoreForeign Policy for Somalia Needs Boost
November 8, 2012 Commentary: Africa Foreign Policy for Somalia Needs Boost “In 1991 we ceased in-country diplomatic relations with Somalia, which opened the door to Islamic extremists. Now twenty years later the State Department wants to embrace Somalia. Let us do it with meaningful programs—not just promote our democratic principles.” On November 4, 2012 Under Secretary […]
Read MoreForeign Policy Needs More Focus on Security
November 2, 2012 Commentary: Africa Foreign Policy Needs More Focus on Security “The U.S. needs a more consistent Foreign Policy to engage the African countries at risk of being taken over by Islamists—with Mali at top of the list.” On October 29, 2012 the State Department gave a briefing on Secretary Hillary Clinton’s visit to Algeria. The focus of […]
Read MoreArtistic Endeavor: Can Change the Face of Africa
On Wednesday evening July 25th, Marcia and I attended the 2012 Sundance Institute Theatre Lab production of the play “Africa Kills Her Sun”, or “Afrika Inaua Mwangaza Wake” in Kiswahili. The play had a cast of three African actors and one American actor, who passionately expressed the plight of the Ogoni people in Nigeria, under the dictator Sani Abacha whose ruthless regime was noted for widespread corruption, human rights abuses, and the suppression of free speech.
Read MoreThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Wahhabism and Oil Exports
Wahhabism in the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, Horn of Africa, East Africa and Sahel region Commentary and Analysis by Ambassador John Price The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Wahhabism and Oil Exports The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, which borders on Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, […]
Read MoreOsama bin Laden: Could have been captured before 1996
The 2012 election campaign has focused on the Executive Order (ExOrd) which was issued by President Obama to kill Osama bin Laden. In writing my book “When the White House Calls”, I reviewed a number of articles, books, media interviews and other source data on Osama bin Laden and his top lieutenants. The data compiled […]
Read MoreThe Grouper and Patagonian toothfish once reigned
Note this excerpt from a recent story:
Coastal waters could feed many more Africans, but need better protection
Feb 18th 2012
BERBERA, FREETOWN AND MOMBASA | from the print edition
“MELITA SAMOILYS is a leading marine biologist. Since 2010 she has visited 72 coral reefs in east Africa. On only one did she see a shark. That is because so many black-tipped, white-tipped and grey sharks have been served up as shark fin soup, a delicacy in China.” “With the sharks almost gone, Chinese diners are demanding manta rays… as ingredients for their expensive banquet stews. Frank Pope, an Africa-based writer on oceans, says that the slow-breeding rays could be gone even sooner than the sharks they used to swim alongside on the glittering reefs.”
Read MoreRepublican’s Abroad Radio – 2/15/12
Former ambassador Price appeared on Republican’s Abroad Radio on 2/15/12. The show is hosted by Cynthia Dillon. Listen to the archived shows here: http://wsradio.com/radio_showspage.aspx?id=66 (for the 2/15 show, select “Segment 3”)
Read MoreSudan – Erratic Diplomacy at Best
Note this excerpt from a recent Reuters story: U.S. fears serious famine in troubled Sudan region By Andrew Quinn WASHINGTON | Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:52pm EST “The United States fears a large-scale famine in Sudan’s restive border states of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile and is boosting pressure in Khartoum to accept aid or […]
Read MoreRadio Talk Show – Republicans Abroad
John Price was the featured guest on this week’s edition of Republicans Abroad Radio. Listen as Former U.S. Ambassador Price talks with host Cynthia Dillon. Click here to listen to the show archives
Read MoreTerrorism in Africa – Fox News Live
VIDEO: John Price was interviewed on Fox News Live on December 16, 2011. In this 5 minute video, former ambassador Price discusses how big the threat is from terrorism in East Africa and the Horn of Africa. He discusses addressing the problem by involving local governments there through diplomatic channels, versus further use of troops or intelligence operatives. Click here to watch the video
Read MoreUtah Council for Citizen Diplomacy – Westminster College
VIDEO: John Price is featured in the October 4, 2011 session of the Weldon J. Taylor Executive Lecture Series at Westminster College in Salt Lake City. Price tells his story, shares some of his concerns over foreign policy Africa, and fields audience questions.
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