June 2025
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 economic diplomacy.
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FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY
Advancing U.S. Economic Interests Overseas in an Era of Rising Tariffs
When tariff policy is a primary tool of economic statecraft, U.S. diplomats have a unique role to play.
Fortifying Minerals Diplomacy: Four Nations, Four Solutions
The Quad—an alliance of the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia—is emerging as a strategic force in critical minerals diplomacy while countering China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.
FAS: Agricultural Economic Diplomacy in Action
Agricultural exports account for more than 20 percent of American farm income, and the Foreign Agricultural Service keeps them growing.
Cold War Insights for Evidence-Driven Tech Competition Today
The traditional approach of deploying export controls may have sufficed in the past. But will it prove effective against more innovative foes like the People’s Republic of China?
COVER STORY: SERVICE DISRUPTED
EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT
Earning American Credentials Abroad
Some Foreign Service kids want to stay overseas for college. What to do when a study abroad semester isn’t immersive enough?
What to Know When Considering French Schools
Choices abound when considering the French school system for your child. Here are some tips to help guide your decision-making.