April 2023
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 published monthly (January-February and July-August issues combined) by the American Foreign Service Association.
The April issue focuses on digital currency and diplomacy.
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FOCUS ON DIGITAL CURRENCY: A NEW FRONTIER FOR DIPLOMACY
Playing Catch-Up with China’s Fintech Strides
The evolution of financial technology will likely determine the future of money, not to mention the world balance of power. China’s work on digital currency is a pointer.
What Should We Know About Digital Currency?
In this Q&A, Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Sheila Warren offers a primer on newly emerging, complex financial technologies.
FEATURE
Losing the Peace in the Central African Republic
How the international community spent its way to losing the peace—and opened the door to Russian mischief—in the Central African Republic.
RETIREMENT SUPPLEMENT
Reviewing Your Retirement Plan: 12 Things to Do
A helpful list of things to do to make sure your retirement plan stays on track, even after you turn in your diplomatic passport.