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June 2018

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 June issue focuses on cyber diplomacy.

We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.

COVER STORY

DS Diplomacy Works: Breaking Up a Child Pornography Trafficking Ring

State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security is uniquely equipped to tackle transnational crime. Here’s one example of a recent success.

BY KALA BOKELMAN

FOCUS ON CYBER DIPLOMACY

Diplomacy in Cyberspace

The rise of the internet and cyber technologies constitutes one of the central foreign policy issues of the 21st century.

BY CHRIS PAINTER

A Diplomat in a Cyber World: Working with CYBERCOM

An FSO and former ambassador discusses her work as a political adviser to U.S. Cyber Command.

BY GINA ABERCROMBIE-WINSTANLEY

Technology and Diplomacy: From the FSJ Archive

Selected excerpts from FSJ coverage of information and communications technology over the years.

FS KNOW-HOW

Going Home: How to Buy a House for Home Leave and R&R

For members of the U.S. Foreign Service, “home” is a complex concept, and buying a house can seem daunting.

BY DONNA SCARAMASTRA GORMAN

FS HERITAGE

Ebenezer Bassett: The Legacy of America’s First African-American Diplomat

This pioneering diplomat foreshadowed the critical role of human rights in U.S. foreign policy.

BY CHRISTOPHER TEAL

EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT

Foreign Service Student Guide to Creating a College List

Changes in student demographics and school admissions procedures point to a new approach to college applications.

BY HANNAH M. MORRIS AND LAUREN M. STEED

The Vocational Education Option: A Student’s Search for Meaning in Today’s Economy

Given the changing world economy, the vocational-technical path can make a lot of sense.

BY MARYBETH HUNTER

PERSPECTIVES

President’s Views

Rebuilding America’s Diplomatic Capability

BY BARBARA STEPHENSON

Speaking Out

Two Ears, One Mouth, Two Hands: Diplomacy 101

BY JASON CRISS HOWK

Family Member Matters

An Interview with My Son

BY JESSICA POWLEY HAYDEN

Reflections

A British Baptism in a Russian Church, in 1968

BY JONATHAN B. RICKERT

AFSA NEWS

Rolling Moment of Silence Across the Globe

On Foreign Service Day, members of the Foreign Service joined AFSA in observing a moment of silence at almost 50 posts.

State VP Voice

A Fresh Start

BY KENNETH KERO-MENTZ