The Zimbabwe government's own gross mismanagement of the economy and its corrupt rule has brought on the crisis, ... Plain Talk About Zimbabwe's Economy.

What we have here, plain and simple, is a case of gross mismanagement of a multimillion-dollar contract. Worst of all, it's seriously weakened our border security.

In this context, what is truly important...is the growing recognition that Zimbabwe has already passed the point of no return in its ability to recover from its crisis without substantial outside help.

No wrongs are righted; the rule of law in a shambles,

These experiences, and others from my previous postings, have convinced me that American engagement is critical in helping countries such as Angola and Zimbabwe move beyond crisis,

These experiences, and others from my previous postings, have convinced me that American engagement is critical in helping countries such as Angola and Zimbabwe move beyond crisis.