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.
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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.
DS at 100: A Tradition of Vigilance
The Diplomatic Security Service has evolved to safeguard American diplomacy and U.S. interests abroad.
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.
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.
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.