Podcasts about ambassador johnnie carson

Judd and Nicole are joined by Johnnie Carson (U.S. Institute of Peace) to discuss Zimbabwe's leadership as a challenge to effective U.S-Zimbabwe partnership, recommending strengthened support for Zimbabwe's civil society, reforms in the security sector, cooperation with SADC neighbors, and getaways to Troutbeck, and Masvingo. 

NDI’s Chris Fomunyoh is once again joined by Ambassador Johnnie Carson as they discuss the steps that can be taken to strengthen democracy. They continue their conversation with their thoughts on the key challenges and opportunities facing Africa this year.

Chris Fomunyoh, Senior associate and regional director for Central Western Africa at NDI is joined by Ambassador Johnnie Carson, a proud member of the Board of Directors of NDI with a 37-year career in the US foreign service focused on Africa. 2020 looks like it’ll be an exciting year for Africa with emerging opportunities for some countries to consolidate their democracies, but what backsliding could undermine recent gains in democratic governance?

Supporting political transitions from military to civilian rule in Africa requires consistent engagement, international coordination, and diplomatic flexibility. If mishandled, it could result in violence and a democratic reversal. This episode features Ambassador Johnnie Carson, former NSC Director Allison Lombardo, as well as our first African Arguments author Faten Aggad, for a conversation on the significance of power transitions on the continent. Guests also weigh in on recent violence in Sudan and Uganda’s political and economic trajectories.

Supporting political transitions from military to civilian rule in Africa requires consistent engagement, international coordination, and diplomatic flexibility. If mishandled, it could result in violence and a democratic reversal. This episode features Ambassador Johnnie Carson, former NSC Director Allison Lombardo, as well as our first African Arguments author Faten Aggad, for a conversation on the significance of power transitions on the continent. Guests also weigh in on recent violence in Sudan and Uganda’s political and economic trajectories.

This inaugural episode of "On Africa" features Ambassador Johnnie Carson, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs under President Obama and three-time Ambassador to African nations including Zimbabwe, Kenya and Uganda. We discuss the recent Presidential elections in Zimbabwe, their aftermath and the broader implications for the Southern Africa region. Enjoy!

Tommy talks with Africa expert Ambassador Johnnie Carson about the coup in Zimbabwe that toppled Robert Mugabe, and the recent political turmoil in Kenya. 

Donald J. Trump assumed office as the 45th President of the U.S. and pledged to put "America first." What does this mean for future relations between the U.S. and Africa? STA host Shaka Ssali is joined by Ambassador Herman Jay Cohen, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs during the George H. Bush administration and Ambassador Johnnie Carson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs for the Obama administration, to discuss the new political landscape.

Donald J. Trump assumed office as the 45th President of the U.S. and pledged to put "America first." What does this mean for future relations between the U.S. and Africa? STA host Shaka Ssali is joined by Ambassador Herman Jay Cohen, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs during the George H. Bush administration and Ambassador Johnnie Carson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs for the Obama administration, to discuss the new political landscape.

Ambassador Johnnie Carson took part in a discussion of his career in the U.S. State Department. Speaker Biography: Ambassador Johnnie Carson is assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of African Affairs. For caption, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5446.