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?

What We’ve Lost: Firsthand Accounts from the Field

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.

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