Semester Focus January 28, 2008

For the semester long focus of our blog, we have chosen to focus on the Organization of American States (OAS).  We picked this topic because we are both interested in South and Central American culture and feel that much of the popular media overlooks or ignores important developments in these American countries.  Also, since Ale participated in Model OAS, she has a strong admiration for the Organization and its mission.  OAS is an ideal focus because it allows us to compare and contrast issues and their affects within different countries.  Most importantly, we feel that as a member, the United States government could contribute more to the Organization.  We look forward to learning more about OAS and its advancements!