The Foreign Service Journal, April 2008

Cover I
Contents 3
Focus on Political Islam 16
Political Islam: A Primer for the Perplexed 16
Engaging Moderate Muslims: Risks and Rewards 23
Climbing the Greased Pole: Turkey’s Islamic Democracy 29
A Tradition of Tolerance in Indonesia Offers Hope 35
Feature 43
Heart of Darkness 43
AFSA News 51
Join AFSA for Foreign Affairs Day 51
No More Business-Class Travel 51
Members Urge War Zone Tax Break 51
In Defense of “Traditional” Diplomacy 53
AFSA President Visits Retirees, Presents Award 55
Sinclaire Language Award Winners Announced 55
Needed: A Commitment to First-Class Retiree Services 56
FCS Survey Highlights “Worsening” Working Conditions 57
FSJ Circulation Tops 15,000 57
Call for SOSA Volunteer Award Nominations 60
Classifieds 61
Columns/Departments 5
President's Views—Win One for Diplomacy 5
Speaking Out—Needed: A Foreign Service Agenda 13
Reflections—Easter in Bombay 68
Letters 6
Cybernotes 10
Marketplace 12
Property Management Guide 15
Extended-Stay Housing Guide 41
Books 49
Index to Advertisers 66

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