December 2017
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 December issue focuses on how diplomacy works.
We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.
FOCUS ON HOW DIPLOMACY WORKS
The Making of an Effective Diplomat: A Global View
How do diplomatic services around the world ensure their governments have a steady supply of the most effective professional envoys?
Diplomacy Works—First-Person Stories from the Field
U.S. diplomacy is vital to American prosperity and national security and to maintaining a peaceful world. Here are some examples of the critical work diplomats do.
FS HERITAGE
The Foreign Service Institute at 70: Recalling a Proud History
Though much has changed at FSI in its 70 years of operation, its core mission remains to serve those who serve America around the world.
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT
Raising Multilingual Children in the Foreign Service
Raising children in more than one language is seldom straightforward and can leave parents second-guessing their approach. Here is a look at the challenges and how to meet them.
Educational Preparedness: When an Evacuation Disrupts School
Like it or not, evacuations have become a fact of Foreign Service life. Here are some tips to ensure your child’s education is not compromised by a sudden departure from post.