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First Word
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First
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(February 2005 - 4. Issue) |
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DÝPLOMAT contains fresh innovations.
With this February edition, we are proud to welcome a
new columnist: Prof. Dr. Türkkaya ATAÖV, one of Turkey’s
leading academics in the field of international
relations. For many embassies, Professor ATAÖV will
already be a familiar figure. He has authored over 100
books - and more articles than he can remember –
encompassing not only political issues but also cultural
topics and the arts. Many of his books have been
translated into foreign languages, and his works have
been published in over twenty countries. Professor
ATAÖV’s contributions will undoubtedly enrich the
intellectual content of DÝPLOMAT.
Our guests from the international and diplomatic
community this month are Ambassador Sobizana MNGQÝKANA
of the Republic of South Africa and Edmond McLOUGHNEY,
Representative in Turkey of the United Nations
Children’s Fund. Ambassador Mngqikana expresses the
views and concerns of the large African country which he
represents, while Mr. McLoughney updates us on UNICEF’s
current activities.
This issue also transports readers to Bucharest, where
we report on a full-scale exhibit created by
reconstructing houses from the various regions of
Romania. We believe this unique ethnographic museum will
capture every reader’s interest.
Our arts pages are devoted to the acclaimed
twentieth-century Turkish painter Fikret Moualla.
Moualla spent a large part of his life in Paris, which
was also the city where he died. For this reason he is
regarded as a French artist as well as Turkish one.
Through painting, he sought to alleviate the harmful
impact of his stormy life. He is considered one of the
masters of expressionism.
The publication of DÝPLOMAT this month coincides
with Saint Valentine’s Day. If, as you read these lines,
you have still not expressed your affection for the
person you love – it’s time to get a move on…
Kaya Dorsan
publisher and editor-in-chief
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