August 2008
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Diplomacy: Embassies
Tiny San Marino, Maldives Seek to Boost Presence With Embassies
by Larry Luxner
With seemingly little in common, tiny Maldives and San Marino are opening embassies in D.C. for much the same reason: raise awareness about a variety of global issues crucial to their respective futures.
Medical Special Section
Four times a year, The Washington Diplomat publishes a special section focusing on medical issues. This month’s section focuses on the rise in the number of premature births in the United States and the idea of medical tourism as promoted by New Zealand.
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Cover Profile: New Zealand
Squeaky-Clean New Zealand Hopes to Set Global Example
by Larry Luxner
One of the most isolated nations in the world, New Zealand is also one of its luckiest — blessed with natural beauty and virtually no political unrest. But not all is paradise in the land of the kiwi as the island tackles one of its biggest challenges: global climate change.
People of World Influence: Zbigniew Brzezinski
New Think Tank Aims to Craft Grand U.S. Security Strategy
by John Shaw
Michèle A. Flournoy believes the next U.S. president will need a grand strategy to fix the country’s disjointed national security and foreign policies, and she hopes the new think tank she co-founded will help frame that strategy.
International Affairs: Asia
Beijing Latest in Long History of Controversial Olympic Games
by Larry Luxner
Throughout history, the Olympics have been a flashpoint for controversy and Beijing is certainly no exception, but with the 2008 Games less than two weeks away, their Chinese hosts are determined not to let politics get in the way of a perfect finish.
International Affairs: Caribbean
Despite Food Riots, Endemic Poverty, Envoy Sees Hope for Embattled Haiti
by Larry Luxner
Haitian Ambassador Raymond Joseph admits his poor homeland has been wracked by crisis, but he remains optimistic that unlike so many times before, Haiti now has the means to recover and rebound.
Capitol Corner: Finance and Investment
Congressman Urges Consideration of Sovereign Funds
by John Shaw
As co-chairman of a House task force on sovereign wealth funds, Congressman Jim Moran is urging his fellow lawmakers to consider the benefits of international investment and what it can do for the ailing U.S. economy.
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