January-February 2025
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 transitions.
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FOCUS ON TRANSITIONS
Liberate the Future
Today’s diplomats have an opportunity to play a historic role in reshaping the direction of U.S. foreign policy.
From the FSJ Archive: A Look Back—The Foreign Service and Presidential Elections
Exploring the “time capsule” that is the FSJ Digital Archive yields insights into the importance of presidential elections for the U.S. Foreign Service.
Working a Presidential Transition: First-Person Accounts
Stories from past presidential transitions, as told by the Foreign Service officers who worked through them.
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
Management Matters: New Tools for Middle Managers at State
The Bureau of Global Talent Management has new tools to improve management practices.
FEATURE
DACOR Bacon House Turns 200
Special 2025 programs mark the bicentennial of this historic gathering place for discussions of international affairs.