Ambassador Ivan Vujacic Serbia and Montenegro Puts Pieces Together After Revolution by Larry Luxner In December 2002, Yugoslavia got a new ambassador. Two months later, it got a new name. These days, Ivan Vujacic is preoccupied with cleaning up the tarnished image of his countryóofficially known for the past year as Serbia and Montenegroóand cementing Belgradeís rapidly improving ties with the White House. The turning point came on Oct. 6, 2000, when former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was overthrown by his own people after years of war, ethnic hatred and corruption. Yugoslaviaóonce a confederation of six distinct republicsówas effectively reduced to nothing more than Serbia and Montenegro, and the new democratic government faced the enormous task of rebuilding an economy in shambles. more... Ambassador Ruth A. Davis Diplomatic Pioneer Still Working to Change Face of Foreign Service by John Shaw Throughout her 35 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, Ambassador Ruth A. Davis has worked diligently, shrewdly and cheerfully to make the nationís diplomatic corps better reflect the diversity of the United States. Davis, a career ambassador who is now at Howard University, said the U.S. diplomatic corps is attracting growing numbers of qualified minorities and women and is no longer the preserve of white males from privileged backgrounds and Ivy League educations it once was. more.... Developing Countries Pushing for Reform of U.N. Security Council by Sean OíDriscoll The U.N. Security Council has been a lightning rod for growing global dissatisfaction among developing countries pushing for stronger representation among influential world organizations. These countries have met with increasing support from U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, whose home continent, Africa, has no re presentation among the permanent members of the Security Council. more.... Women Playing Critical Role In Conserving Africaís Natural Resources by Heather Nalbone In their efforts to preserve Africaís wilderness, organizations such as the African Wildlife Foundation are increasingly turning to a historically overlooked group. Although businesses, nongovernmental organizations and international aid are all integral to conservation efforts, experts say it is the continentís women who play a critical role in protecting natural resources. more.... Letter to the Editor: I am writing you in conjunction with the article entitled ìLawyers Line Up to Get Piece of Embassy Lobbying Business." more....

Culture Section Check out the arts section for the latest in museum exhibits, dance, theater and much more. See February 2004 Medical Insert Civil Rights Groups Challenge Federal Anti-Terrorism Move by Alan B. Nichols Immigrant advocacy and civil rights groups are embarking on an intense nationwide campaign to stop the federal government from implementing policies toward immigrants and foreign visitors to the United States that these organizations say are illegal and would undermine public safety. more.... See Related Story: Bushís Plan to Grant Temporary Status to Illegal Alien Workers Proves Contentious Web Sites Now Intrinsic Part of Most Embassiesí Operations by Michael Coleman Foreign embassies all over Washington are using the Internet to spread information to the public. So-called "Internet diplomacy" is growing by leaps and bounds, as embassies take to the World Wide Web to inform the public, provide consular services, and communicate during a crisis. more.... Many Analysts Say Neoconservatives Driving U.S. Foreign Policy Agenda by John Shaw For many, there is a central mystery that envelops the Bush presidency. How did it come to pass that a candidate who advocated cautious, traditional Republican foreign policy ideas in the 2000 presidential campaignóand did not even receive the majority of votes cast in that electionóis now presiding over a sweeping revolution of U.S. foreign policy? Some analysts argue that this revolution in U.S. foreign policy was conceived and advocated well before 9/11 by a group that is now effectively in control of U.S. national security policy: the neoconservatives. more....