January-February 2019
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 January-February issue focuses on economic diplomacy works.
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FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY WORKS
What Is Economic Diplomacy and How Does It Work?
The U.S. Foreign Service is at the forefront of crafting policy and carrying out economic diplomacy to advance the strategic and security interests of the United States.
Economic Officers for the Future
New appreciation for the centrality of economics in foreign policy makes it an ideal time to throw light on the making of an economic officer.
Six Elements of Effective Economic/Commercial Diplomacy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made commercial diplomacy a foreign policy priority. Here’s how to get it right.
From Guitars to Gold: The Fruits of Economic Diplomacy
This selection of first-person accounts showcases the work members of the Foreign Service do around the world every day to promote U.S. business.
FEATURE
Exchange Programs Pay Off for Americans
Exchange programs are a two-way street when it comes to commerce and industry.