Category: Global Affairs

Global Affairs

We Need to Reprise a Golden Age of Foreign Correspondence

August 23, 2026. The Daily Friend.co.za The need to reprise a golden age of foreign reporting OPINIONS    – LISTEN TO THIS After the First World War and disastrous 1919 Paris peace accord, four young American would-be journalists rolled up on European shores. Three were Midwesterners – Vincent Sheean from rural Illinois, John Gunther from Chicago, and William Shirer from Iowa. The fourth and oldest, Dorothy Thompson, … Continue reading We Need to Reprise a Golden Age of Foreign Correspondence

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Inspiring People I’ve Met

During five decades of traveling and writing, I’ve met several people who through their humanity and ability to stay focused conveyed a rare, clear sense of purpose. Here’s my list. Warren Buffett  What you see is what you get. Despite being the world’s most successful investor, Warren keeps his ego in check.  He is modest and straight forward, exhibiting genuine interest in the person he’s talking to. … Continue reading Inspiring People I’ve Met

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Life Lines–The Four Men Who Shaped My Career

I’ve come to believe that without friends or acquaintances to open doors it’s almost impossible to achieve personal goals. Looking at my own career in education and journalism, I instantly identify four people without whose help I would have stood still or slid backwards. What follows are brief profiles of these men and the circumstances where I needed a lifeline.  I. Ragnar Thaning In 1963 … Continue reading Life Lines–The Four Men Who Shaped My Career

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