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Gorbachev conveyed a sense of urgency about the economic problems faced by the Soviet Union. Said he: "Comrades, a problem we will have to solve in the shortest time possible is that of fully meeting our country's food needs." His prescription for progress in agricultural production: better and more...
The reformers have come in for much criticism, particularly from military hawks. Detractors charge that the reform movement is propelled by self- interest and monetary gain, not by a genuine desire to purge the military of corruption. Reformers bridle at the charge. "Politics is for the politicians and the people...
The same was true of Mohammed Rafindadi, who headed the National Security Organization, Nigeria's intelligence arm. A former clerk in the Foreign Ministry, Rafindadi used his power to conduct a purge in Nigeria's diplomatic service, firing some of its very best people. He also rounded up many ordinary...
Babangida's pro-human rights stand did not endear him to some elements of the military. In December, 14 dissident officers planned to overthrow the government. Their plot was uncovered, but it underlined the fragility of Babangida's regime. As army Chief of Staff, his confident, wisecracking style won him...
The Hooker clean-up was "state-of-the-art," but soon after the vault was sealed more contaminated soil was found and studies discovered that the extensive purge-well system was recovering only half of the polluted groundwater. Hooker was unwilling to spend more on clean-up and the state...