June 2024
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 AI for diplomacy.
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FOCUS ON AI FOR DIPLOMACY
New Tools for Better Foreign Policy
Can the State Department integrate promising new technology without undermining the essential human aspects of diplomacy?
An AI Primer for Policy Professionals
As international affairs professionals, we need to understand the fundamentals of new technology so we can better address its evolution and application.
At the Crossroads of Tradition and Innovation with AI
Making AI work at State requires challenging the culture that underlies the department’s siloed structure.
Toward Data-Informed Multilateral Diplomacy
Here is a case study of the adoption of AI and data science in the Bureau of International Organization Affairs.
AI Disruption and Responsible Use in Diplomacy
A vision of how AI will be integrated into our U.S. democratic society is needed. State can contribute to the discussion.
FEATURE
Beyond Scale: Three Steps Toward Modernizing the Foreign Service
Centennial Writing Competition: Second Place
FS HERITAGE
Henry of the Tower Revisited
It’s time to take another look at how we remember 18th-century American envoy Henry Laurens.
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT
Beyond Borders: Launching Third Culture Kids
Here are tips on managing the college and overseas transitions.