Author: Calvin Dark

Calvin Dark is a US & international affairs commentator & communications strategist (TV, radio & online - English, French, Spanish) who has built his reputation as a creative strategic communications & media relations professional for a diverse group of clients & partners. Calvin is Principal and Co-founder of RC Communications DC, a Washington, DC based media and public relations firm dedicated to helping clients (US and foreign governments and political parties/campaigns, multinational corporations, non-profits, and decision-makers) find their voices to tell complex stories.

What is the significance of the #impeachment inquiry vote? Lots.

Posted on 1 Nov 2019 by Calvin Dark

1. Democrats have called Trump/GOP’s bluff that they wouldn’t go on record with a vote. (Check, it’s ✔️.)

2. All Dems but 2 voted for the inquiry; no Republicans did. For GOP in deep Trump districts, they’ll be aiight. But this wasn’t a vote to impeach, it was to just officially open the investigation. How is a GOP Rep in a moderate district going to explain that they wouldn’t even vote for an investigation into very serious allegations?

3. The American people get to see & hear the testimonies, which will be more enlightening than the spin coming from either side.

https://youtu.be/ovhgdW1vOCU

Analysis – #Chile, #Lebanon & #HongKong Protests

Posted on 29 Oct 2019 by Calvin Dark

What do protests in #Chile, #Lebanon & #HongKong have in common & what does it say for the state of #democracy & #governance around the world? I joined TVC News Nigeria to discuss.

What are the political/2020 implications from the killing of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi?

Posted on 27 Oct 201923 Jan 2020 by Calvin Dark

The killing of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi comes as Pres. Trump recovers from the overwhelming bipartisan criticism of his withdrawal from Syria and abandonment of the Kurds. Will this change the conversation in Washington? How will Trump use this foreign policy win to strengthen his argument for reelection in 2020?

https://youtu.be/y6ijKcl9Fig

How does #FionnaHill’s Testimony Raise the Stakes for the Trump #Impeachment Inquiry?

Posted on 14 Oct 201927 Oct 2019 by Calvin Dark

#FionaHill’s marathon testimony behind closed doors for the #ImpeachmentInquiry is more evidence that the #Whistleblower account was barely the beginning about #Trump, #Ukraine, & the infamous #perfectphonecall. I joined @CGTNOfficial for the recap & latest updates.

https://youtu.be/eVcDc39HeLw

Are new laws an assault on human rights in Indonesia? | Inside Story

Posted on 25 Sep 201914 Oct 2019 by Calvin Dark

Extra-marital relations outlawed in Indonesia. And jail sentences for insulting the president. They’re some of the controversial proposals causing an outcry in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, Which are considered disastrous by rights groups. Thousands of students vented their anger. Coming under pressure, President Joko Widodo postponed the vote on changes to the draft criminal code. But Indonesians still fear it could be passed by parliament. They’re also angry over the passing of another law that weakens Indonesia’s anti-corruption organisation. The protests have been dismissed by the Indonesian government. So, can the outrage stop the government’s plans?