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Posted on Sun, February 08, 2009 - 10:58:44

Jane in the United Kingdom writes:

Maybe the U.S. government should reconsider its unconditional one-sided support for Israel. Not totally sever its ties with Israel but take into…

From the entry 'How Ought the International Community Engage National Regimes To Transform From Pariahs to Partners?'.

Posted on Sun, February 08, 2009 - 10:54:49

Eric in New Mexico writes:

@ Catherine in the Philippines,

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Since President Arroyo just met w/ Sec. Clinton (DoS video), I would say that…

From the entry 'How Ought the International Community Engage National Regimes To Transform From Pariahs to Partners?'.

Posted on Sun, February 08, 2009 - 10:17:09

Patty in Washington, DC writes:

So very fascinating. We'll follow the team's progress with interest and admiration.

From the entry 'Mauritanian Snowshoe Team Leaves Sandy Dunes for Snowy Peaks'.

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Mauritanian Snowshoe Team Leaves Sandy Dunes for Snowy Peaks
Posted by Heather Carlin Fabrikant on Feb 06, 2009 - 10:59 AM

Coach Eyde trains athletes on the beaches of Nouakchott, Mauritania, Feb. 2, 2009. [State Photo]

About the Author: Heather Carlin Fabrikant serves as the Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

What do the arid dunes of Mauritania have to do with the snowy mountains of Idaho?

The Mauritanian National Special Olympics Snowshoeing team, of course!

Busy preparing his team for the February 7-13, 2009, Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho, Coach Eyde Ould Sidi Mohamed took a few minutes to reflect on the team’s upcoming trip and explain how a team in Mauritania trains for a winter…

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Question of the Week: How Ought the International Community Engage National Regimes To Transform From Pariahs to Partners?
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Feb 06, 2009 - 04:14 PM

Women raise their hands during a procession in Kabul, Jan. 15, 2008. [AP]

On February 4, 2009, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns met with P-5+1 counterparts to discuss the approach that the international community will take toward Iran. When asked about Iran, Secretary Clinton said, “Iran has an opportunity to step up and become a productive member of the international community. As President Obama said, we are reaching out a hand, but the fist has to unclench.”

How ought the international community engage national regimes to transform from pariahs to partners?

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Secretary Clinton Holds Town Hall Meeting
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Feb 05, 2009 - 10:41 AM

Secretary Clinton answers employees' questions at State Dept. forum, Washington, Feb. 4, 2009. [AP]

Yesterday, Secretary Clinton held a town hall meeting for State Department employees. She answered questions on a broad range of topics, including the Department’s use of new technologies. Secretary Clinton said:

"On the security issue and on outreach and public diplomacy, we must figure out a way consistent with security to use these new tools. There is no doubt in my mind that we have barely scratched the surface as to what we can use to communicate with people around the world, and in fact, to use them [new technologies] as tools ...to further our own work and to be smart about it. … If people have ideas about how better to use these tools, please let me know because…

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Maturing at 30: U.S.-China Relations
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Feb 04, 2009 - 10:31 AM

U.S. Vice President Mondale and Chinese diplomat Chai Tse-Min in Washington, Jan. 1, 1979. [AP File]

About the Authors: Douglas G. Spelman served as U.S. Consul General in Shanghai and Susan Thornton serves as Deputy Director of the Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs at the Department of State.

January 1, 2009 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S. diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Several events here and in China commemorated this momentous event. Perhaps the most significant was a commemorative seminar held in Beijing on January 12-13 that featured Jimmy Carter, the former president who displayed courage and foresight in bringing the politically sensitive negotiations with Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping to a successful conclusion, and his…

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Here’s a Look at Secretary Clinton’s Day
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Feb 03, 2009 - 05:04 PM

Secretary Clinton with Foreign Ministers Steinmeier and Miliband, Washington, Feb. 3, 2009. [AP]

This morning, Secretary Clinton met with Special Envoy George Mitchell to discuss his recent trip to the Middle East. Following the meeting, Secretary Clinton said: “We are looking to work with all of the parties to try to help them make progress toward a negotiated agreement that would end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, create an independent and viable Palestinian state in both the West Bank and Gaza, and provide Israel with the peace and security that it has sought.”

Today, Secretary Clinton also met with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband and German Foreign…

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