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Managing Competition with China
In this issue: facing an ascendant China, the language of dress, reforming State’s personnel system, passing the baton, 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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