Earle Scarlett is a Jamaican born U.S. diplomat with global experience; diplomatic postings include: Cameroon, Brazil (twice), Philippines, Ex-Yugoslavia, Bosnia, and Charge' d'Affaires a.i. in Ireland. Postings at the State Department include: China and Somalia Desks. As Lecturer, he was a State Department Dean Rusk Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University where he subsequently was examiner for Master’s theses in foreign affairs. In the U.S. State Department, he was Director of Training for Political Officers at the George Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center. Scarlett was also Advisor for International Affairs at Maxwell Air Force Base where he taught at the Air War College.

After a 30 year career in diplomacy he has taught and lectured at the following institutions: University of Bologna (2005-2010), Emory University (2004), University of Georgia, Columbia University, Georgia Technical University, and Lynn University. Before entering the Foreign Service he taught Political Science and International Relations at Loyola-Marymount University Los Angeles.

Scarlett was educated in Jamaica, US, France, and UK.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Scotland's Independence Potentially Destabilising

FOR many reasons, Scotland's vote for independence today embodies troublesome global complexities. As salutary as a "yes" vote may appear to advocates, there are potentially destabilising ramifications for the international context.
Among some of the domestic issues that London could face following an affirmative outcome is the impact on David Cameron's Government, Labour leader Ed Miliband's concern over his party losing seats in parliament, replacement of the Union Jack, and resolution of currency and finance issues. Free education in Scotland versus paid education in Britain and access to North Sea oil would be other bones of contention.
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Scotland-s-independence-potentially-destabilising_17559041
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