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Travel ‘Open Skies’ Agreement Paves Way For Greater Choices in Air Travel by Alan B. Nichols On April 30, 2007, officials from the United States and European Union signed a historic Air Transport Agreement that gives consumers a much wider range of choices in air travel. International Relations Angola Day Highlights Country’s Progress, Prospects by Sean O’Driscoll Washington’s first-ever Angola Day marked 14th years of restored relations with the U.S., during which time the African nation has overcome a civil war and enjoyed unprecedented economic growth. Medical Greater Push to Rid World Of Lingering Malaria Crisis by Gina Shaw Unless you’re planning to go on an African safari, most Americans just don’t think about malaria—although the mosquito-borne disease has killed more people throughout history than any other single illness.

Cover Profile: Caribbean Caricom Wants U.S. Attention by Larry Luxner For many decision-makers in Washington, the Caribbean islands don’t even show up on the radar screen—and frankly, their ambassadors are getting tired of being pushed around or simply ignored. Also See: Caricom States Want Single Market People of World Influence U.N. Calls on Veteran Diplomat To Find Solution to Darfur Dilemma by John Shaw During his long career, Jan Eliasson has tackled a number of difficult diplomatic problems, but he has confronted few challenges that are more complex than trying to end the current tragedy in Darfur. International Affairs Azerbaijan Basks in Energy Riches While Tackling Long-Standing Issues by Michael Coleman Since her arrival at the State Department in 2005, Karen Hughes has worked aggressively to stem the tide of anti-American sentiment in the Muslim world. Also See: Letter to the Editor Response International Affairs Looters in Iraq Destroying Civilization’s Oldest Remains by Sanjay Talwani In 2003, the looting of Iraq’s historical sites briefly made headlines, but few have followed up on the archaeological disasters that have since robbed the world of some of civilization’s oldest remains. Luxury Living Special Section Four times a year, The Washington Diplomat publishes a special section focusing on Luxury Living in the Washington D.C. area.This months' section features the the cooling real estate market which may mean good deals for both sellers and buyers. Angola Special Report

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