FOCUS ON DIPLOMACY IN AN AGE OF DISRUPTION
Two Foreign Service officers explore the question through the lens of personal experience. Their answer: in some ways yes, but mostly no.
BY JESSICA HUARACAYO AND ALEXIS LUDWIG
In 2020 U.S. companies were forced into a new world of lockdowns and virtual relations, where work norms had to be refashioned. A commercial officer looks at the way ahead.
BY AILEEN NANDI
Some virtual components have proved helpful, but the face-to-face experience—the heart and soul of an exchange program—is irreplaceable.
BY DEENA MANSOUR
Challenging in the best of times, FS transfers have become crucibles of resilience and determination during the pandemic.
BY CAMERON WOODWORTH
FS parents—in particular, FS moms—are stretched to the breaking point, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.
BY DONNA SCARAMASTRA GORMAN
Returning “home” after years overseas is notoriously difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic gave the experience a whole new, and surprising, twist.
BY KIMBERLY HARMON
FEATURE
Listen first, one retired PD practitioner advises. Here is his story of a very successful program.
BY KEN MOSKOWITZ
APPRECIATION
You can visit the FSJ’s online memorial to Secretary Shultz by clicking here.
BY STEVEN ALAN HONLEY
RETIREMENT SUPPLEMENT
What to do and what not to do when planning for life post-career.
BY JOHN K. NALAND
PERSPECTIVES
Taking Care of Our Colleagues—and Ourselves
BY ERIC RUBIN
Virtual Diplomacy in an Age of Disruption
BY SHAWN DORMAN
Resilience Leadership
BY JOSH GLAZEROFF
The Case of the Bungled Blacklist
BY KEVIN CHAMBERS
AFSA NEWS
Are Linked Assignments Worth It Anymore?
BY TOM YAZDGERDI
Schedule F(SL): Noncareer Hiring Takes a Toll
BY JASON SINGER
Our Biggest Untapped Resource
BY JAY CARREIRO
