December 2022
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 AFSA awards.
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FOCUS ON AFSA AWARDS: HONORING EXCELLENCE AND CONSTRUCTIVE DISSENT
When Is It Ethical to Resign in Protest?
Using a case study from the Bosnia War, a Senior FSO discusses the ethics of resignation over policy.
FEATURE
Promoting Democracy in Tumultuous Times
How do we advance democracy in a world where autocracy is on the rise and challenges to democratic principles abound in our own nation?
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT
Transition to College: Supporting Third Culture Kids’ Mental Health
A cosmopolitan perspective and resilience notwithstanding, Foreign Service young people face challenges that can be daunting in the transition to college.
What You Need to Know: Returning to U.S. Public Schools with Special Education Needs
Are you returning to the U.S. with a child who has an IEP or 504 Plan? GCLO can help you navigate—and advocate—for the best outcome.
PERSPECTIVES
Speaking Out
“Winning the Competition for Talent”—The Case for Expanding the Diplomat in Residence Program