I’ve always thought that refusing to meet people as a “punishment” was silly. I’ve never seen any evidence that it gets anything more than momentary improvements in behavior, and it costs opportunities to speak hard truths. This is especially true if there isn’t a global effort to isolate a particular regime.
Not caring about what the critics think (or doing it anyways) is so hard... but I couldn't agree more, Judd. Let's meet early and often. There's also a strength in numbers argument - the more meetings you do the less "important" each individual one feels.
I appreciate and agree with the frank and candid thoughts... particularly the comparison between engagements with leaders from other regions and those of Africa!
I’ve always thought that refusing to meet people as a “punishment” was silly. I’ve never seen any evidence that it gets anything more than momentary improvements in behavior, and it costs opportunities to speak hard truths. This is especially true if there isn’t a global effort to isolate a particular regime.
I’ve worked Africa policy for almost two-decades- this is the best lay out of the issues I’ve read. Thanks!!
Thank you!
Not caring about what the critics think (or doing it anyways) is so hard... but I couldn't agree more, Judd. Let's meet early and often. There's also a strength in numbers argument - the more meetings you do the less "important" each individual one feels.
I appreciate and agree with the frank and candid thoughts... particularly the comparison between engagements with leaders from other regions and those of Africa!
Thanks!