A Coming of Age Moment for Haiti’s Neighbors

New America Media, News Analysis, Marcelo Ballvé, Jan 30, 2010

Haiti's neighbors in Latin America and Caribbean face an existential challenge. How can they step up to the plate and help Haiti rebuild even as they manage their own pressing domestic problems?

New America Now: The Power of Women

New America Now, , Jan 29, 2010

New America Now presents A Woman's Special featuring the only female Prime Minister of Peru, a rare example of a woman completing a Torah, and the reality of emerging roles for Muslim women today.

Female Squash Player from Waziristan Defies Tradition

Pakistan Link, News Feature, Khurram Shahzad, Jan 29, 2010

Maria Toor Pakay grew up in the tribal regions of Waziristan in Pakistan where the Taliban exert a lot of influence. Now she is Pakistan's top-rated squash player.

Africa a Challenge for Obama in 2010

Oneworld.net, News analysis, Brittany Schell , Jan 28, 2010

The Obama administration has failed to increase funding for HIV/AIDS programs, bolstered the much maligned International Monetary Fund (IMF), and tripled the budget for the U.S. Military Command in Africa (AFRICOM).

Bay Area Activists Organize for Haiti

New America Media, Video , Jr Valrey & Lawrence Fowler, Jan 27, 2010

In the wake of the Haiti's 7.0 earthquake, Bay Area-based Haiti Action Committe mobilized community members to ban together in solidarity and support of Haiti.

Taiwanese President Began His Journey of Humanity to Central America

Sing Tao Daily, News report, Ryan Shih, Jan 27, 2010

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou stopped by San Francisco on Monday night before continuing his trip to Central America. Unlike his last two visits, Ma filled his plane with supplies for the victims of the Haitian earthquake. He described his trip as a “Journey of Humanity”.

Haitians Need to Work With Diaspora to Rebuild Haiti

New America Media, Q&A, Erin Marcus M.D., Jan 27, 2010

The Haitian diaspora are already doing a lot and can play an even more critical role in rebuilding Haiti says Marlene Bastien who hopes to become the first Haitian-American in the U.S. Congress.

U.S.-Cuba Relations: 1 Step Forward, 10 Steps Back

Caribpress.com, Commentary, Christina Pina, Jan 27, 2010

Washington's move to increase scrutiny of travelers from Cuba in wake of Christmas Day bombing attempt by Nigerian national appears to have given both sides ample reason to revert to old ways.

Haiti Through the Lens of Arab Television

Mosaic Intelligence Report, , Jamal Dajani, Jan 25, 2010

Middle Eastern satellite television often offers a steady stream of death and destruction. But now these images are not of Gaza, but of Haiti.