November-December 2026
The Foreign Service Journal covers foreign affairs from an insider’s perspective, providing thought-provoking articles on international issues, the practice of diplomacy, and the U.S. Foreign Service. Including the AFSA News section, The Journal is now published bimonthly by the American Foreign Service Association.
The November-December issue focuses on Foreign Service authors.
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COVER STORIES
What to Know About International Election Observation
A seasoned observer explains how this practical tool fosters transparency and promotes democratic development, and why it’s important.
Beware the Trolls: How Bad Actors on the Internet Influence Elections
A veteran FSO spotlights information monitoring and why it should be a 24/7 priority to defend democracy at home and abroad.
FOCUS ON FOREIGN SERVICE AUTHORS
In Their Own Write
We are pleased to present this year’s collection of new books by members of the Foreign Service community.
Of Related Interest
Other recent books of interest to the foreign affairs community.
FEATURE
Only What You Can Fit in Your Lap
After the author’s house was attacked and looted, other embassy family members were evacuated across the river, into an uncertain future.
FS HERITAGE
Building A Constituency for U.S. Diplomacy
The Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training celebrates four decades of work to support diplomats and foster greater public appreciation for their work.
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT
Adulting 101: What FS Teens Need to Know—and How to Teach It to Them
Here are some things you can do now to help set up your Foreign Service teens for life after high school.