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News
By Anna Gawel
The Washington Diplomat

Iran: Trying to Predict the Unpredictable
Speakers at a recent conference on Iran all agreed that when it comes to making predictions about this unpredictable Middle East power, it’s anybody’s guess—but what would Washington be if it didn’t try?...Read More
Passport to Washington’s Embassies
Expounding on the success of last year’s EU Open House—which attracted a stunning 35,000 visits to the embassies of the European Union member nations—Cultural Tourism DC is organizing Passport DC, a series of events showcasing the cultural offerings of Washington’s embassies from May 3 to 17...Read More
Lithuanian Advocate Blasts ‘Big Brother’
On the 90th anniversary of its independence, Lithuania chose one of its most ardent advocates to speak on the benefits that democracy has brought to this small Balkan nation, as well as to warn of the dangerous political trends taking place next door with the Baltics’ former foe, Russia...Read More


Lifestyle
By Gail Scott
The Washington Diplomat

For the Love of Women’s Hearts
When Nancy Brinker, U.S. chief of protocol and founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer organization, wanted to raise awareness about heart disease among women, she decided that Valentine’s Day would be the perfect time...Read More
Benazir Bhutto’s Plea for Reconciliation
After the tragic assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, the posthumous publication of her book, “Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy, and the West,” has taken on added significance...Read More
India Hosts the Midwinter Opera Gala
There is hardly a more romantic setting than the “Taj Mahal by Moonlight,” the theme of this year’s Midwinter Gala organized by the Women’s Committee of the Washington National Opera...Read More
Italian Wins Winemaker of the Year
An Italian has been named “Winemaker of the Year” by the prestigious American trade magazine Wine Enthusiast. Florence native Carlo Ferrini was feted at the Italian Embassy by Italian Ambassador Giovanni Castellaneta and his fashionable wife Lila...Read More

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