July-August 2022
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 July-August issue focuses on Foreign Service transitions.
We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.
COVER STORY
U.S.-China Relations at 50: Learning Lessons and Moving Ahead
A half-century of experience points to the need for stronger measures to address future challenges.
FOCUS: FOREIGN SERVICE TRANSITIONS
Just Another Glamorous Move
Relocating around the world every couple of years is the “good news” and “bad news” of the Foreign Service career.
FS Singles: How We See Things
Single people over the age of 18 are a growing demographic, but that isn’t the only reason State should be more mindful of its single employees.
Supporting Families and Third-Culture Kids Through FS Transitions
There is no one-size-fits-all in a Foreign Service transition.
The Complex Challenge of Transporting Pets
A nail-biter pet shipping experience is an increasingly common part of Foreign Service life. Here are some tips on the process.
What to Expect When You’re … Evacuating
Nobody wants to do it. But there’s a good chance it’ll happen to you. Here’s what you need to know.
And Now for Something Completely Different …
Foreign Service transitions can involve more than moving from post to post or evacuating. And there are lessons in that, too.
APPRECIATION
Remembering Madeleine Albright, 1937-2022
Memories and tributes from a few of those who worked with this champion of diplomacy and democracy.
FEATURE
Diplomacy, the Third Strand of War and Peace
In Tolstoy’s great work, today’s diplomats can learn a lot about how a brilliant writer once viewed their profession and how many people still regard it.