August, 2000







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New Leadership, More Problems
Ambassador of Pakistan Maleeha Lodhi
When Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, moved back to Washington, D.C., late last year, she was returning to a familiar city--but to a new world...
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Arab-Israeli Peace Could Unlock
Enormous Trade Potential
TEL AVIV — Ten years ago, the very mention of Israel in most of the Arab world could spark a riot. Today, three Arab countries—Egypt, Jordan and Mauritania—maintain full diplomatic relations with the Jewish state, and another two—Qatar and Oman—host Israeli trade offices in their respective capitals...
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In Saudi Arabia, Don’t Be Too Controlling, Don’t Rush Things
Today, many companies are realizing the business opportunities available in Saudi Arabia, especially with the country’s enormous wealth generated by oil. Saudi Arabia has more than 2 million foreign workers, which is one in six...
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Explaining New Forces That Influence
International
Politics, Economics, Security

Foreign Policy Editor Moises Naim
Four years ago Moises Naim decided to make an aggressive effort to land his dream job: the editorship of Foreign Policy magazine.
The long-time editor of Foreign Policy, Charles William Maynes, had decided to step down after...
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On a Quest for a Cure
International Patients Seek Top U.S. Hospitals for Cancer Care

Solving Health Care Coverage Conundrum
Experts Examine Whether Public or Private Sectors Should Offer Insurance

Top U.S. Hospitals Serving Foreign Patients





Russian Splendor
Renovated Hillwood Museum and Gardens to Reopen in September
When Hillwood Museum and Gardens in Washington, D.C., reopens Sept. 26 after three years of renovations, the event will signify more than physical resurrection. ..

There’s More to France’s Culture
Than Cliches, Says Attaché

Most Americans think they know what French culture means. To them, it means Monet, Manet and the impressionist painters. It means Victor Hugo, Stendahl and Camus. It means Edith Piaf and Aznevour...

Take Me Out to the Cricket Game
Although Few Americans Know Sport, 10,000 Players Are in U.S.
Comedian Robin Williams once said, "Cricket is like baseball played on Valium," and that may be one of the better compliments one hears about the sport here in the United States...

Rebirth of Berlin
Builders Race to Restore or Replace Structures in Energized Capital

Cranes from all over Europe have flocked to the banks of the River Spree, where they congregate in sociable groupings and rear their riveted steel...

Dining

Bon Vivant, Bistro du Coin Adds French Café Cuisine to Dupont Circle...

Events
Lectures, Music, Dance...

Art
Magic of Mexico, 'Images of the Spirit’ Shows Power of Iturbide’s Photos...



Film Review
High-Rolling ‘Croupier’ British Sleeper Wakes Up Dull Movie Summer...

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