Reflections on Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. in the Post-Soviet World

The struggle between Russia and Ukraine, in which the United States has been involved for three decades, reflects the challenges of the continuing post-Soviet transformation.

The World Through Moscow’s Eyes: A Classic Russian Perspective

To fathom the Ukraine dispute, a Russian scholar and head of the Carnegie Moscow Center shares what he thinks U.S. diplomats need to know about Russia.

When Lightning Struck Twice: Drawing Down Mission Russia

Moscow assignments were never easy, but the dramatic ordered reductions of diplomatic staff in 2017 and 2018 were distinctly difficult.

Soviet Union, Russia and Ukraine—From the FSJ Archive

Energy Diplomacy Works: How Power Africa Redefines Development Partnerships

An ambitious USAID initiative to bring the U.S. government’s resources to bear in Africa is producing results, offering a new model for development assistance.

Superpowered Public Diplomacy

Updating the PD toolbox with popular arts.

President’s Views

The Foreign Service Act at 40

Letter from the Editor

Going Through Things

Message from the Hill

We Need to Upgrade Our Diplomatic Capabilities

Speaking Out

Integrity First

Reflections

Sprint Training for Distance Runners

State VP Voice

Being Treated More Like Our Military