May 2016
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 May issue focuses on life after the Foreign Service.
We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.
FOCUS ON LIFE AFTER THE FOREIGN SERVICE
Retirement Planning 101
Life after the Foreign Service begins with planning. Here’s how to get started.
Retiring Early and Finding Your “Ever After”
Early, voluntary retirement can open the door to pursue your dreams.
From Consul General to Police Volunteer
Police work offered me a way to keep on watching that endless parade of human experience that I loved as a consular officer.
Playing the “REA” Game—FS Work in Retirement
Re-employment as an annuitant is an important option for retirees. Here’s how it works.
FEATURE
Delivering Foreign Agricultural Aid to Africa—What Works?
The record of U.S. agricultural development assistance in Africa over the years is uneven. Here’s how involving agribusiness and trade associations can help.