June
2008 Issue
Regardless of how powerful someone or something has
become, it all has an origin. This is a time when he or she is embarking
on
a path that is new for them regardless of their experience. Opposite
of twilight, this issue focuses on the dawn of new ages. In Russia,
a new leader is entering a presidency in which he’s slated to
be none other than a puppet for his predecessor, yet the expansion
of executive power set by his old boss sets Dmitry Medvedev to
be one of the most powerful chief executives in modern Russian history.
Although he’s young, Medvedev comes to The Kremlin with decades
of experience. But while we’re on the subject of new beginnings,
we examine a legend faced with grim news of a possibly fatal condition.
Sen. Ted Kennedy has more legislative experience than just about
anyone on Capitol Hill, making the news of his discovered brain
tumor last
month that much more intense. His longevity began through a small
family disagreement, nonetheless, in 1962; Ted Kennedy faced off
against members of the two most powerful Massachusetts families
outside of
his own.
Speaking of getting into office, a new way of governing is emerging
on the continent of Africa. Experts are beginning to realize that
if you’re an incumbent, the best thing to do in order to keep
your power when your term is up is to raise hell and catch the
attention of world authorities. You maybe lucky enough to hold
on to your corruption
at the price of giving the opposition power a more vital role in
your government. Just ask Kenya and Zimbabwe.
To new beginnings,
C. Todd Williamson, III
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