Constructive Dissent Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of AFSA’s 2017 Awards for Constructive Dissent!
Diplomacy and Defense
This month: perspectives on the relationship between hard and soft power, the Golden Rule of professionalism, our biannual Education Supplement, and more!
Dignity and equality for all persons are among our founding constitutional principles, and these principles continue to drive U.S. diplomacy.
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Exemplary Performance Awards
Congratulations to AFSA’s Exemplary Performance Award Recipients and Runners-Up!
Current issues
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AFSA is pleased to present the 2016 annual report, detailing the association’s work on behalf of members of the Foreign Service. -
The Foreign Service has a vocal contingent of supporters, on the Hill, in the cabinet and elsewhere. -
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Featured Events
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