July-August 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 July-August issue focuses on global health diplomacy.
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FOCUS ON GLOBAL HEALTH DIPLOMACY
Putting America First by Stopping Outbreaks at Their Source
U.S. investment in global health security doesn’t just save lives. Preventing diseases from entering our borders costs far less than responding to them when they come.
Why Continued U.S. Leadership on HIV Is Essential
The end of AIDS as a public health threat is within sight. Continued vigorous U.S. support is essential to reach that goal.
From Atlanta to Côte D'Ivoire: How the CDC Protects Americans Overseas
A Q&A with Audrey Knutson Luxenberg, CDC Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic information branch chief.
How to Prevent a Bacterial Pandemic in Central America
Antimicrobial resistance is not simply a medical problem; it is a diplomatic challenge.
“Wherever the Wind Takes Us”—Poor Air Quality and Long-Term Foreign Service
One ESTH officer with access to an air quality monitor set out to discover how poor air quality at some posts might affect fellow Foreign Service officers and their family members.
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
MED Provider Portal: Modernizing the Foreign Service Health Care Experience
The Department of State’s progress toward an electronic health record system can improve health care outcomes for Foreign Service members worldwide.