Politics and Economics
Israel Offers Fertile Soil for Entrepreneurs, Book Says
'Start Up Nation' chronicles the Israeli economic miracle.
USA Today | Book Review | December 2009
'Selling of the American Economy' Argues Against Protectionism
Michelene Maynard takes us on a tour of an America being revitalized by foreign invesment.
USA Today | Book Review | November 2009
Land of Hope and Glory (PDF)
As a number of African Americans look to the continent for inspiration, an exiled African looks for something similar in the US.
BBC Focus on Africa Magazine | Feature | July-September 2009
'China Safari' Drills Down to Heart of China-Africa Partnership
A dragon sharpens its teeth before taking on the "big boys."
USA Today | Book Review | July 2009
Italy Turns up the Heat on Immigration
New law highlights growing debate over immigration and society.
The World Politics Review | Feature | July 2009
Warriors in the City
The Modernization of Maasai.
Swahili Coast Magazine | Feature | May/June 2009
Is Africa Ready for Asian Style Growth? (PDF)
A comparative study of Kenya and Thailand.
Johns Hopkins University/SAIS | Analysis | May 2009
Kenya: Leave to Simmer (PDF)
An update on the refugees of Kenya's post-election violence.
BBC Focus on Africa Magazine | Feature | October-December 2008
The Junior Senator (PDF)
Masoud Salim brings campaign fever to Zanzibar.
Swahili Coast Magazine | Feature | September/October 2008
Hungry, Armed, and Dangerous (PDF)
The global food crisis and the future of African conflict.
Rivista (The Johns Hopkins Bologna Center Alumni Magazine) | Feature | Fall 2008
As Kenya Rebuilds, Thousands are Left in the Shadows
The plight of Kenya's internally displaced, eight months after its post-election violence.
The World Politics Review | Feature | August 2008
The Chad/Darfur Conflict System (PDF)
Causes, History, Dynamics, Movements and Personalities.
Johns Hopkins University/SAIS | Analysis | June 2008
Mistaken Identity (PDF)
The Union of Islamic Courts and the failure of the United States' War on Terror in the Horn of Africa.
Geopolitics of the Middle East | Analysis | April-June 2008
Kenya Burning
Thoughts on the recent post-election violence in Kenya.
Boston.com | Analysis | March 2008
From Silicon Valley, to Baghdad, to Bologna (PDF)
A profile of SAIS student Melissa Chadbourne.
Rivista (The Johns Hopkins Bologna Center Alumni Magazine) | Feature | Winter/Spring 2008
Sports
The Hills of Bologna (PDF)
A trip outside the walls in a pair of running shoes.
Rivista (The Johns Hopkins Bologna Center Alumni Magazine) | Feature | Fall 2008
A Day at the Chamber (PDF)
New facility improves dive safety in Zanzibar.
Swahili Coast Magazine | Feature | July/August 2008
A Real Turkey, Bwana!
Even from a distance of 6,000 miles, a Kenyan athlete's debut is quite an adventure.
jonrosen.net | Commentary/Memoir | April 2007
Advantage Jeux Plane
Nothing compares to a day at the Tour de France. Not even a trip to the crown jewel of our national pastime.
jonrosen.net | Commentary/Memoir | August 2006
A Journey to Iten
For years, the Kenyans have made winning look easy. Yet as the author learns from a visit to Kenya's preeminent running town, everyday it is a struggle to the top.
RunnersWorld.com (republished by Boston.com) | Feature | July 2006
High School 101
A four-part series about coaching high school cross country in Kenya.
Men'sRacing.com | Feature | November 2005
History/Travel/Culture
Eastern Arc Adventure (PDF)
Cultural tourism in the West Usambara Mountains.
Swahili Coast Magazine | Feature | November/December 2008
Ground Control in Paradise (PDF)
The little-known history of space age Zanzibar.
Swahili Coast Magazine | Feature | November/December 2008
The Year is Washed (PDF)
The annual ritual of Mwaka Kogwa.
Swahili Coast Magazine | Feature | September/October 2008
The Extraordinary One (PDF)
Indian film crew hits the streets of Stone Town.
Twende Magazine | Feature | August-December 2008
Hauptbahnhof 101
Recounting the lessons of a night at the Munich train station.
The SAIS Observer | Commentary/Memoir | November 2007
A Letter from Bologna
A school year begins in Italy.
The SAIS Observer | Commentary/Memoir | October 2007
Of Benzes and Brian Onyangos
A weekend of chance encounters reveals the culture of wealth and poverty in Kenya.
jonrosen.net | Commentary/Memoir | July 2007
No More White Castle
Why my first trip to this fast-food fortress will also by my last.
jonrosen.net | Commentary/Memoir | December 2005
African High
A writer recalls his ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
jonrosen.net | Commentary/Memoir | January 2005