In preparation for the map quiz on Friday September 7th, a few of you have asked about the situation in Western Sahara and why it is classified as having multiple colonizers. Since we do not really get the chance to discuss Northern African politics in the class, I want to direct your attention to a new article published in one of The Economist's blogs about the current stalemate in the region. The article does not offer much in the way of new information, but does a good job of summarizing the issue.
It should also be noted that the dispute over territory and ownership can also be considered an example of the colonial legacies of the Europeans which we will be talking about in class this week.
For added fun, check out the comments. Unresolved contentious issues often lead to very strong arguments in an online forum about which side is "right."
It should also be noted that the dispute over territory and ownership can also be considered an example of the colonial legacies of the Europeans which we will be talking about in class this week.
(image used under a creative commons license from Wikipedia)
For added fun, check out the comments. Unresolved contentious issues often lead to very strong arguments in an online forum about which side is "right."
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