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Posted on Fri, August 29, 2008 - 3:32:19

Ronald in New York writes:

Dear Secretary Rice:

Please do not allow President Bush to bomb the nuclear sites in Iran; just prior to the November Presidential election.
From the entry 'Welcome to Dipnote'.

Posted on Fri, August 29, 2008 - 2:40:24

Joe in Tennesse writes:

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@ Kirk and Joe, There's an interview w/ the Russian president on BBC, I think it was yesterday or the day before. He states very clearly…

From the entry 'What Role Should the International Community Play in the Russia-Georgia Conflict?'.

Posted on Fri, August 29, 2008 - 2:21:31

Eric in New Mexico writes:

Seems to me the power of the pen is fully dependant on the will to implement the words that flow from it.

It then becomes a historical…

From the entry 'The Peace Pact That Wasn't'.

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U.S. Assists Victims of Natural Disasters in Ecuador
Posted by Michael Greenwald on Mar 24, 2008 - 03:23 PM

Ecuadorian Red Cross rescue workers in Ecuador March 21, 2008. [State Department photo]

Michael N. Greenwald serves as the Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador.

Ecuador is a beautiful country with a varied geography of warm coastal plains, cool central mountains, and Amazon rain forest. The forces that created this landscape, however, are still active today, making the country susceptible to natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and floods.

Over the past weeks two events have affected the country, causing widespread damage and forcing thousands of people from their homes. Tungurahua volcano, 120 km south of the capital Quito in Tungurahua province, started showing new activity in early January, and on February 7 it erupted. At about the same time, it began to rain almost continuously in much of Ecuador, causing devastating…

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Your Passport File
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Mar 21, 2008 - 05:19 PM

Application form for U.S. Passport [State Department image]

We received many questions from the press and the public, several on this blog, about the information contained in a person’s passport file. This entry details exactly what information can be found in a passport file.

You may also view a Policy Podcast video featuring Under Secretary for Management Pat Kennedy that discusses "Passport Data Security."
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Generally, after the State Department issues a passport,…

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Flying Against the Odds in Colombia
Posted by Andrea Bottner on Mar 20, 2008 - 05:19 PM

Andrea Bottner (right), stands with Captain Erika Pedraza Murillo (left). [State Dept. photo]

Andrea Bottner servies as a Senior Coordinator in the U.S. Department of State's Office of International Women's Issues.

I was flying deep into the jungle of Colombia to meet Bogota’s nominee for the Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage award, Captain Erika Pedraza Murillo, the only female Blackhawk helicopter pilot in the Colombian National Police.

In this traditionally male-dominated field of aviation, Captain Pedraza stands out as a woman of true determination and grit. This brave pilot puts herself in harm’s way on a regular basis as she fights in Colombia’s counter-narcotic, counter-terror battle. To say I was anxious about flying with her in the Blackhawk is an understatement.

I met her during the morning briefing and she had a strong handshake…

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Question of the Week: How is Democracy Impeded When Women Are Excluded From the Political and Economic Arena?
Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Mar 20, 2008 - 01:27 PM

Afghan women walk home in Kabul, Afghanistan March 7, 2008. [AP Photo]

Last week Secretary Rice marked International Women’s Day 2008 by presenting the International Women of Courage Award to eight women around the globe who have shown courage and leadership in advocating for women’s rights and advancement. The Secretary of State has said the enfranchisement of women is essential to global prosperity.

How is democracy impeded when women are excluded from the political and economic arena?

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Men and Women for Others
Posted by Tara Foley on Mar 11, 2008 - 04:18 PM

Campus of the University of Chicago. [State Department photo]

Tara Foley serves as a Foreign Affairs Officer in the State Department's Office of WMD and Terrorism.

Hello Dipnote readers. It's been awhile. In the past few weeks, I've been fortunate enough to visit both of my alma maters, Boston College and the University of Chicago, to speak to students there about my work for the Department. At BC, I participated in a "Women in Diplomacy Panel," and at the U of C, a career panel for students in the Committee on International Relations masters degree program. Since several Dipnote readers have asked about my background, how I found my place with the Department, and why I choose…

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