June 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 June issue provides a progress report on diversity in the Foreign Service.
We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.
COVER STORY
Moldova—Putin’s Next Target?
A former ambassador to Moldova offers his perspective on the underlying issues of culture, language, ethnicity and history driving the current conflict.
FOCUS: A PROGRESS REPORT ON DIVERSITY
The Payne Fellowship Network: Advancing DEIA at USAID
Payne Fellows and alums have created a dynamic new employee resource group that is working to boost recruitment and retention of diverse FSOs.
The FAS Diversity Fellowship Answers: “Why Not?”
The Foreign Agricultural Service has launched a pathbreaking initiative to bring diversity to its ranks.
A Foreign Service Career—Blindness Didn’t Stop Me
The evaluation and promotion process contains potential pitfalls for disabled members of the Foreign Service, the first blind FSO at State attests.
Supporting State’s LGBTQI+ Workforce
A gay FSO working in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion discusses what the initiative means for the LGBTQI+ community.
FS HERITAGE
Why the Office of War Information Still Matters
Established in 1942, the OWI popularized a global vision for the war effort—underscoring the importance of public diplomacy for U.S. national security today.
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT
Getting a Degree Overseas: An Option Worth Considering?
Globally minded students may find going abroad for a university degree an attractive alternative to the U.S. These FAQs are intended to help guide that decision.
Transitioning FS Kids to U.S. Public Schools: What You Need to Know
Here are tips and suggestions for FS parents whose children will enter U.S. public school following a move back to the States.
How to Qualify for In-State College Tuition
Proving “domicile” for in-state college tuition can be challenging for many FS families. Here’s more on the concept—and the new federal law that will help your case.