Word: diplomatic
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...have sometimes referred to myself as occupying four of the world's most vilified professions--I was or am a politician, a bureaucrat, a lawyer and a diplomat," Richardson says, chuckling...
...involved Galbraith became. In August, 1995, Galbraith defended the Serbs against the Croatian government, earning the name "tractor diplomat," a title that he brandishes with pride...
...Tepper says, despite intense dedication to his work, Galbraith does not lose touch with the lighter side of life. She says Galbraith possesses a funny personality and the ability to tell a good story which contribute to his success as a diplomat...
...usual boilerplate warnings that India should exercise "restraint" in its nuclear program and take "no provocative actions." India's Defense Minister George Fernandes assures Richardson that New Delhi will do nothing rash, since it is still engaged in that policy review. "We were sucked in," says a U.S. diplomat. "We came away from the meetings saying, 'Hey, they're not going to take any precipitous actions.'" A stern letter is sent to Clinton by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in early April, warning that "we have every reason to believe the Indian policy pronouncement connotes a giant step toward fully...
...major powers? willingness to get involved,? says Dowell. ?Peacekeepers are traditionally small forces whose major function is to monitor a cease-fire; they are not designed to attack other military forces.? In other words the report is unlikely to besmirch the reputation of the world?s senior diplomat...