FOCUS ON THE INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
America’s premier exchange program is 75 this year. In this selection of personal experiences, participants offer insight into its unique effectiveness.
BY ROBERT ZIMMERMAN
IVLP’s partners and stakeholders are examining the challenges ahead and exploring ways to renew the program to ensure continuing success.
BY JENNIFER CLINTON AND JELENA PUTRE
FEATURE
Retired Chicago Tribune foreign correspondent Richard C. Longworth discusses his 1977 “Primer for Diplomats,” a concise and still timely survey of the duties of diplomats and the importance of diplomacy.
BY CECILE SHEA
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT
Improvements in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid are slated for the 2017-2018 academic year.
BY SHANNON MIZZI
For most Foreign Service families, the education of their children is a primary bidding concern. Here is an overview of the many options.
BY LEAH WALLACE
BY MARYBETH HUNTER AND CHRISTINE BROWN
COLUMNS
Refining Our Message
BY BARBARA STEPHENSON
Proving Public Diplomacy Programs Work
BY JAMES RIDER
Would You Like a Cup of Tea?
BY JOSH GLAZEROFF
