The Foreign Service Journal

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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