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.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Egypt avoids the precipice (February 12, 2011)

PRESIDENT Hosni Mubarak's momentous decision to step down has enabled Egypt to avoid the precipice, staving off polarisation and a national disaster. History was made in the streets of Egypt, the most influential Arab country. This development underscored that a respectable political facade without legitimacy is always fragile.
The Higher Council of the Armed Forces will take over for a while. After the jubilation subsides the next chapter of the drama will begin when the new leadership will hopefully undertake reform. Savouring the moment is the order of the day and a revitalised free Egypt is hopefully in the offing.


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