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June 2020

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 human rights.

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

FOCUS ON NUCLEAR DIPLOMACY

Human Rights Today: A Q&A with Stephen J. Rapp

A veteran prosecutor weighs in on the state of the project to establish and protect human rights around the world.

Reclaiming Human Rights Leadership in a Multipolar World

Growing pushback from many parts of the world points to the need for rethinking our approach.

BY SETH D. KAPLAN

Why U.S. Leadership Matters for the Global Defense, Protection and Promotion of Human Rights

An overarching human rights strategy to support the “globalization of freedom” is needed.

BY HAROLD HONGJU KOH

FEATURE

A Song for Unsung Heroes: Getting #AmericansHome from Ecuador

Diplomats at U.S. Mission Ecuador drew on talent, creativity and sheer determination.

BY AMELIA SHAW

FS HERITAGE

Partners in the Service: Foreign Service Wives a Century Ago

Foreign Service spouses have always played a critical role in U.S. diplomacy.

BY MOLLY M. WOOD

EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT

Can You Really Write All of Your College Application Essays Over the Summer?

Get a jump start on a critical part of the college application process.

BY FRANCESCA KELLY

College Admissions and COVID-19: An Evolving Landscape

Here are some of the issues and adjustments in the college admissions process to keep an eye on.

BY REBECCA GRAPPO

PERSPECTIVES

President’s Views

COVID-19 and the Path Ahead

BY ERIC RUBIN

Speaking Out

Lessons from Silicon Valley: Practical Suggestions for a Modern Workplace

BY ANDREW R. MOORE

Reflections

Engaging Our Host Country’s History

BY LAURA M. FABRYCKY

AFSA NEWS

State VP Voice

Looking Out for Our Newest Colleagues

BY TOM YAZDGERDI