Thursday, June 27
Summer is here - come join us for a fun and light happy hour! Our summer happy hour will feature a themed cocktail and wonderful company from the Foreign Service community.
Millions on the Move
In this issue: the migration crisis today, rightsizing expectations in Afghanistan, avocado diplomacy, the case for a 10 percent cap on political appointees, the biannual education supplement, and more!
Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy
AFSA is honored to announce that Ambassador Herman 'Hank' Cohen will receive the association’s 2019 award for Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy in recognition of his exemplary Foreign Service career.
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AFSA and the Washington Nationals are pleased to host the fourth annual Foreign Service Night at Nationals Park! Come enjoy an evening with your friends and colleagues as the Nationals take on the Braves!
Current issues
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Check out AFSA’s new animated explainer video, “Economic Diplomacy: What Diplomats Do and Why It Matters.” -
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Featured Events
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