December 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 December issue focuses on AFSA Awards: honoring excellence and constructive dissent in the Foreign Service.
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FOCUS ON AFSA AWARDS: HONORING EXCELLENCE AND CONSTRUCTIVE DISSENT
COVER STORY
The State Department Dissent Channel: History and Impact
The Dissent Channel institutionalized dissent at the State Department a half century ago, but it is by no means the only way to register disagreement or propose policy alternatives.
FEATURE
Operation Nica Welcome
In February 2023, some 200 political prisoners were spirited to the United States from Nicaragua. Here’s the story of that unforgettable freedom flight.
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT
A Parent’s Guide to Psychoeducational Assessments
Discovering and evaluating strengths and weaknesses in learning can help a child succeed.