January-February 2026
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 now published bimonthly by the American Foreign Service Association.
The January-February 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
FEATURES
Like Lightning from a Clear Sky: Watching Guerrillas Recruit in Peru
To assess extremist non-state actors, you have to risk taking a “dance with the devil.”
FS KNOW-HOW
Turning Your Favorite FS Skills into Your Next Career
If you’re thinking about leaving the Foreign Service—whether by choice or otherwise—it might be time to figure out how to start your next career. These tips can help.
OFF-ROAD WITH THE FOREIGN SERVICE
SUMMER CAMPS SUPPLEMENT
International Summer Camps Take an American Tradition Overseas
Here’s how to find the perfect American-style summer camp for your kids—outside the United States.