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Ali Ettefagh

Tehran, Iran

Dr. Ali Ettefagh serves as a director of Highmore Global Corporation, an investment company in emerging markets of Eastern Europe, CIS, and the Middle East. He is the co-author of several books on trade conflict, resolution of international trade disputes, conflicts in letters of credit, trade-related banking transactions, sovereign debt, arbitration and dispute resolutions and publications specific to the oil and gas, communication, aviation and finance sectors. Dr. Ettefagh is a member of the executive committee and the board of directors of The Development Foundation, an advisor to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, and an advisor to a number of European companies. Dr. Ettefagh speaks Persian (Farsi), English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Turkish. Close.

Ali Ettefagh

Tehran, Iran

Dr. Ali Ettefagh serves as a director of Highmore Global Corporation, an investment company in emerging markets of Eastern Europe, CIS, and the Middle East. more »

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April 23, 2007 11:55 AM

It's Cyclical, France Will Be Back

French politics is a fascinating process for outside observers. This year’s elections in France will set new standards for citizens’ rights and democracy. The season has already brought real and festering issues to the forefront of public discussion. Debates surrounding this election began two years ago, when Paris erupted in ethnic riots and Nicolas Sarkozy, the son of a Hungarian immigrant, quipped about summarily deporting “scum” in France back “home” to Africa.

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May 14, 2007 8:35 AM

Style over Substance, Unfinished Plans

The Prime Minister of Britain has finally resigned his leadership of the Labour Party. Over the last 10 years, he has managed to present himself as a flexible politician while choosing politics over policy.

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