October 2008










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Environment: Africa
Sportswoman’s Big Game: Protecting Africa’s Wildlife
by Mark Hilpert
The African Wildlife Federation performs a delicate balancing act in a continent where man and beast struggle to survive.

Medical: Rare Diseases
Doctors Tantalizingly Close to Cure For Little-Known Genetic Baby Killer
by Gina Shaw
Although a rare disorder, spinal muscular atrophy is actually a common killer, especially among its youngest victims.



Education Special Section
Four times a year, The Washington Diplomat publishes a special section focusing on education issues. This month’s section focuses on International Baccalaureate programs, specialized charter schools and financial aid for private schools.

Hotels Special Section
Four times a year, The Washington Diplomat publishes a special section focusing on education issues. This

Cover Profile: Pakistan
New Pakistani Envoy Hopes To Stem Bilateral Damage
by Larry Luxner
Husain Haqqani has taken on a posting many diplomats wouldn’t even want given the sad state of U.S.-Pakistani ties.

People of World Influence: David M. Abshire

Learning from the Past May Be Greatest Battle for New President
by John Shaw
David M. Abshire studies past U.S. presidencies to come up with solutions for the future occupant of the White House.

International Relations: Latin America
Diplomatic Tit-for-Tat Imperils U.S. Influence in Latin World
by Larry Luxner
Bolivia’s decision to kick out the U.S. envoy has set off a rarely seen chain reaction of diplomatic expulsions.

International Affairs: Africa
Oil-Rich Southern Sudan Seeks Its Own Destiny
by Larry Luxner
Southern Sudan’s spiffy new D.C. outpost could easily become an embassy if the fractured country splits apart for good.

Diplomacy: United States
James Glassman Commands Washington’s ‘Battle of Ideas
by Larry Luxner
Media man James K. Glassman has shifted gears to lead Bush’s so-called “battle of ideas.”

International Affairs: Human Rights
Latin America Tries to Reconcile With Dirty Secrets of Its Past
by Larry Luxner
Latin America is finally coming to terms with its tainted past — however painful it may be.

International Affairs: Marwan Muasher
Jordan’s Former Foreign Minister Pushes Promise of Arab Moderation
by Larry Luxner
Veteran Jordanian diplomat Marwan Muasher warns the window is fast closing on a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

International Affairs: Africa
Botswana, Mauritius Touted As Successful Exceptions
by Larry Luxner
Botswana and Mauritius may have little in common, but the two African nations are linked by their uncommon success.





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