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The Diaspora Does Not Live Here — But Liberia Lives Through Them
President Joseph Boakai’s reported statement — “They don’t live here; we live here. We know what we want for our people” — may have...
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Rebuilding Liberia’s Defense: Reviving the 1986 Framework to Strengthen Civilian Oversight, Professionalize the AFL, and Drive National Development
Liberia has long maintained close historical and doctrinal ties with the United States military, and a coherent reform of its national defense architecture would...
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Why Liberia Needs a Cabinet-Level Chief Technology Officer to Lead Its Digital Future. “We must be Strategic in our development.”
Liberia is reaching a key moment in its development. Digital technologies, from mobile connectivity to cloud platforms and data-driven governance, are changing how countries...
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The Imperative Shift: Engagement, Accountability, and Performance in Governance
The imperative shift toward engagement, accountability, and performance in governance is a recurring theme among leadership experts and public figures who argue that modern...
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The Danger of Twisting the Law: Opinion on Rep. Kolubah Expulsion
Liberia’s 1986 Constitution gives each chamber of the Legislature meaningful authority over its own internal affairs. Article 38 plainly says that each House may...
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Restoring Integrity to the House of Representatives: Reclaiming Justice in Liberia:
Restoring integrity to a legislative body requires transforming a culture of self-interest into one of public service. Below are curated quotes and principles focused...
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The Critical Need for Expertise in Liberian Governance: Beyond Degrees:
Tokenism in governance, particularly in a post-conflict context like Liberia, substitutes genuine empowerment with superficial representation, often prioritizing unqualified political appointees over experienced professionals....
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The Difference Between Peaceful Demonstrations, Respect for the Rule of Law and Authority, and Hooliganism
The following quotes highlight the philosophical, moral, and practical distinctions between peaceful demonstration, respect for the rule of law, and the destructive nature of...