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La première édition globale de International Diplomat Magazine a terminé sa migration ultime, les publications ont été conservées. Cependant, nous finalisons encore les indexations au niveau des articles associés aux auteurs respectifs tout en développant les autres éditions indépendantes. Nous sommes installées dans la Constellation GDMA opérée par Système-dedieu.
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Not so common goals?
08/26/2007
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| Editorial, English, International Diplomat

There are associations that have been created to promote religious or political agendas or to defend more « humanitarian » issues. Good causes are numerous, and the intentions admirable. But, as the saying goes, « the road to Hell is paved with good intentions ». Attending the annual general assembly of one of these organizations recently was quite a revealing experience. What should have been a pleasant forum for stock-taking turned into a nasty squabble where people quarrelled like cats and dogs. It…

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True Humanitarians
05/09/2007
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| Editorial, English, International Diplomat

Recently, I attended a Conference on Disaster Management, which included a “simulation” of an earthquake. This was an impressive event where the earth trembled, buildings collapsed, cars caught fire, buildings blazing all over –– no Hollywood action film could have done it better. It was quite a frightening experience as you suddenly realize that you are not equipped to face this kind of situation. All of a sudden, rescuers of all kinds –– the fire brigade, dog teams, first-aid…

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