Ambassador from small island becomes big mediator at U.N. summit

From: Miami Times | Date: September 10, 2002 | Copyright information


Miami Times

09-10-2002

He represents two tiny Caribbean islands with not even 67,000 people, but
that hasn't stopped John Ashe from becoming one of the most important
mediators at the massive U.N. summit here.

In fact, when it comes to bringing rich and poor countries together on
hot-button issues like globalization and development aid, it may even help.

"That could be the secret: they see me as harmless," Ashe, U.N. Ambassador
from Ant...

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