Daily Archives: September 27, 2023

Gabon: On The Shadow And Substance Of Democracies

Posted on September 27, 2023 by nathanalbright

One of the things I was looking forward to most on my flights from the United States to South Africa was getting the chance to stop (however briefly–it ended up being an hour) in a country that few people in … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On Lome’s Airport

Posted on September 27, 2023 by nathanalbright

I can safely say that Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport, the international airport for Togo’s capital, Lome, is one of the most frustrating airports I have ever traveled through, and this is despite the fact that as a small airport that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Crucible Of Command

Posted on September 27, 2023 by nathanalbright

Crucible Of Command: Ulysses S. Grant And Robert E. Lee–The War They Fought, The Peace They Forged, by William C. Davis William C. Davis is an able contemporary historian who has won notable awards for his even-handed writing about Confederate … Continue reading →

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