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.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Pope Francis and President Obama: Almost Twins

MAJOR powers may interpret Pope Francis's foreign policy initiatives as either promising or problematic. As expected, the Obama Administration has been assessing the pontiff's calibrated moves in the global political arena. It appears both President Obama and the papal leader share common perspectives on several key issues, but sometimes differ on interpretation, interests, and tact. However, harmonising their strategies could pay dividends in handling contentious international matters.

The Pope's recent flourishes have rankled some leaders and congregants and pleased others. Condemning the Turks for alleged "genocide" against Armenians, brokering a US-Cuba accord, underscoring the Vatican's recognition of the State of Palestine, and beatifying Palestinian nuns are indicators of the pontiff's activism and unconventional approach to foreign policy.

Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Pope-Francis-and-President-Obama--Almost-Twins_18990716
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