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March 2017

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 March issue focuses on securing diplomacy.

We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.

FOCUS ON SECURING DIPLOMACY

Securing Diplomacy for the Next Quarter-Century

A veteran special agent and leader of Diplomatic Security discusses what it takes to serve the United States overseas today … and tomorrow.

BY GREGORY B. STARR

DS at 100: A Tradition of Vigilance

The Diplomatic Security Service has evolved to safeguard American diplomacy and U.S. interests abroad.

BY BILL A . MILLER

Law Enforcement As an Instrument of National Power

More widely represented across the globe than any other U.S. law enforcement agency, Diplomatic Security is uniquely placed to safeguard American diplomacy.

BY RONNIE S. CATIPON

The DS Melting Pot

The diversity of cultural backgrounds, experiences and language skills among DS ranks is a key to the bureau’s success in safeguarding U.S. diplomacy around the world.

BY RHONDA (RJ) BENT RABETSIVAHINY

Diplomatic Security: The Road Ahead

The rapid growth in size and responsibilities at DS has brought challenges in terms of policy, personnel and training. Here is an inside look at some of the issues.

BY DONNA SCARAMASTRA GORMAN

PERSPECTIVES

President's Views

Working Together to Manage Risk

BY BARBARA STEPHENSON

Speaking Out

With Deep Regret…

BY TJ LUNARDI

Reflections

The Wish Book

BY MICHELE IVY DAVIS

AFSA NEWS

State VP Voice

State VP Voice—Unconscious Bias: Share Your Thoughts

BY ANGIE BRYAN