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...shifting dynamics of the fighting in Darfur illustrate why the prism through which the war is commonly explained--ethnic animosity between Arabs and blacks--may be less applicable than other factors, including the environment. Because of Darfur's harsh, dry terrain, the region's Arab herders and its non-Arab farmers have had to work together in the past: the farmers allowed the herders' livestock on their land in exchange for goods such as milk and meat. As resources become more scarce, that history of cooperation may help persuade some local Arabs and non-Arabs to join forces against...
...tragedy of the Sinnathambi family is not unique. Civilian casualties and displacement can occur in any armed conflict, whether the guise is ethnic or religious strife. Once a dispute becomes full-blown war, the weapons industry takes over by supplying arms to both sides of the dividing line. This is a major reason for prolonged conflicts, and in this regard the action of the U.S. government to prevent weapons from reaching the L.T.T.E. is commendable. Jayantha Guruge, DAVIS, CALIFORNIA...
...campus, as throngs of students swarmed the Harvard Bright Hockey Center for the thirteenth year of “Eleganza.” While the very existence of two fashion shows in the span of a month might be anomalous for Harvard, something else stood out: this event had ethnic undertones as well...
After “Inspirations,” “Identities” took on an increasingly ethnic feel; origami began to appear on dresses; onstage tableaux featured students reenacting a tai chi lesson...
...diverse group of models and performers all served to reinforce one point: while Eleganza was initially conceived by Black Comunity and Student Theatre (BlackCAST), with which it now has a loosely defined affiliation, its mission is not to scrutinize a specific ethnic identity...