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.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Turns One: An Interview with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

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.

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.

OWI and the “Battle of Sweden”

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.

Education-at-a-Glance Chart

President’s Views

The Time for Diplomacy Is Now

Letter from the Editor

DEIA Today: “We Can Walk and Chew Gum”

Speaking Out

iMatch: Ready for Takeoff?

Reflections

Election Saga, Bangui

Letters

Letters-Plus: No One Was Listening… ?!

Response to April Speaking Out, “No One Was Listening, 1992”

State VP Voice

Ongoing Issues at State

USAID VP Voice

When Is a Presidential Priority Not a Priority?

AFSA on the Hill

FY22 AFSA Appropriations Outcomes