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From then on, it was all wins for Harvard, in spite of the setbacks like the illness that kept junior co-captain Cory Walker from racing at EISLs...
Unlike in Northern Ireland, however, Mitchell was unable to kickstart a faltering peace process. In spite of using the same techniques he brought to bear in Northern Ireland—as he explained, “being patient and persevering, always understanding the motivation of all the participants”—Mitchell could not persuade both sides to come back to the negotiating table...
...Wang Dan incident was the first in a series of events indicating that Harvard and its students would continue to develop an increasingly close relationship with China, in spite of the country’s ongoing anti-democratic government policies...
...long-time Cambridge denizens think Harvard is an ideal neighbor, despite its wealth of resources. But in spite of the confrontation and mistrust that has historically characterized interaction between Harvard and local residents, several new developments this year offered hope for change. New players emerged on both sides with pledges to mend differences and work toward common ground, reinvigorating the promise for cooperation unseen in recent decades. That potential nevertheless remains unrealized today, and instead of reconciliation, the last year has witnessed only more of the same adversarial bickering and mutual frustration between Cambridge and the University...
...point here is not to suggest that Africa is a basket case. To the contrary, Africa is rich in human and natural resources and some African nations have thrived in spite of tremendous adversity. Although nestled in one of the world’s most volatile regions, Ghana has remained stable and democratic. But for most Africans, the Ghana model is a distant beacon of hope. It remains the exception, with political, economic and social turmoil the norm. Fortunately, America is in a great position to help Africa recover. Sadly, we have done very little...