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International Affairs U.S. Envoy Andrew Natsios: Hope for Darfur at Last? by Larry Luxner After four years of violence and suffering, Sudan’s war-torn Darfur region is on the verge of a political settlement, according to Andrew Natsios, President Bush’s special envoy to Sudan. Medical Islet Cells, Bone Studies Offer New Avenues for Diabetes Treatments by Gina Shaw Many scientists are seeking novel ways to treat diabetes, which has shot up over the years to become the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. Media Programming From Around World Comes to Washington by Sanjay Talwani Beyond longtime TV staples, programs produced in nations from Nigeria to Vietnam are popping up on U.S. channels and are generally just a click away. Media National Press Club President Enhances International Docket by Rachel Ray As National Press Club president, Jerry Zremski has been enhancing the international docket at perhaps the world’s most prestigious news club. Exclusive Web Feature Orbis International Brings Vision to Syria by Larry Luxner Ophthalmologist Dr. Joel Weinstein was one of 15 medical specialists who recently traveled to Syria with Orbis International, a New York-based nonprofit organization that operates the world’s only airborne ophthalmic surgical and training facility.

Cover Profile: Iraqi Kurdistan Violence in Iraq Threatens Kurdish ‘Island of Stability’ by Larry Luxner Despite the looming threat of violence, Qubad Jalal Talabani, Washington’s dynamic representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government, wants to attract foreign investment, positive media coverage and tourism—yes, even tourism—to Iraqi Kurdistan. People of World Influence Journalist Chronicles Rise of ‘Elephant and Dragon’ by John Shaw In her book “The Elephant and the Dragon,” Robyn Meredith argues that the emergence of India and China represents a major shift in global geopolitics unrivaled since the end of World War II. Development Millennium Challenge Corp. Helps Countries That Help Themselves by Larry Luxner The Millennium Challenge Corp. is an innovative model of foreign aid that rewards countries for carrying out critical and often painful reforms. Also See: Struggling Lesotho Signs MCC Compact International Affairs Economic Powerhouse Malaysia Marks Half Century of Independence by Larry Luxner Rajmah Hussain, Malaysia’s dynamic, petite ambassador in Washington, hails the impressive economic and political gains her country has made in the 50 years since achieving its independence. Luxury Living Special Section Four times a year, The Washington Diplomat publishes a special section focusing on Luxury Living.This month's section features the Principality of Monaco, the second smallest country in the world but its small size seems to have no bearing on its immense wealth. We also look at the major renovation in the timeshare industry and the emerging popularity of "fractional" onwership. Libya Sponsored Report

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