December 2018
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 FSN Perspectives.
We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.
COVER STORY: AFSA ANNUAL AWARDS 2018
Working to Strengthen U.S. Diplomacy
Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann, the recipient of AFSA’s 2018 Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award, talks with the FSJ about his career at the center of some of America’s toughest foreign policy challenges.
FOCUS ON FSN PERSPECTIVES
Through the Lens of an FSN: Foreign Service in Pictures
A retired FSN reflects on his experience working for the United States in Nigeria.
Advocating for Foreign Service Nationals
The FSN Advocacy Council has been representing USAID’s global FSN employees since 2005.
Get Ready for Merit-Based Compensation
The new performance management program for Locally Employed staff offers many benefits for staff and supervisors alike.
What Local Staff Want You to Know
Locally employed staff around the world offer their perspectives on working for U.S. missions.
MESSAGE FROM THE HILL
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT
Get a Head Start on the College Admissions Process
Getting into college is a complicated and daunting process. Here is a plan for circumventing the stress.
Opportunities for Students
A selection of government programs for students interested in foreign policy and international affairs.