Laurent Dubois

Soccer Politics Blog

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Editor of the Soccer Politics BlogProfessor of History and Romance Studies at Duke University, author of Avengers of the New World: The Story of the Haitian Revolution, Haiti: The Aftershocks of History and Soccer Empire: The World Cup and the Future of France

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Brazilians were weeping after yesterday’s 7 to 1 semi-final game in the World Cup.

Understanding the Cultural Shame Behind Brazil’s Loss

Brazilians were weeping after yesterday’s 7 to 1 semi-final game in the World Cup.

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President Obama has made the US response to Haiti's earthquake a " top priority across the federal government ." How long will it take? How much will it cost?

America's Commitment to Haiti: How Much for How Long?

President Obama has made the US response to Haiti's earthquake a " top priority across the federal government ." How long will it take? How much will it cost?

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President Obama has made the  US response  to Haiti's earthquake a "top priority across the federal government."

America's Commitment to Haiti: How Much for How Long?

President Obama has made the US response to Haiti's earthquake a "top priority across the federal government."

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