COVER STORY
To reclaim leadership in handling international problems, State must increase investment in professional development of its greatest asset: its people.
BY DAVID C. MILLER JR., THOMAS R. PICKERING AND RAND BEERS
FOCUS ON ARCTIC DIPLOMACY
Despite challenges posed by Russia and China, the Biden administration has a chance to further constructive, cooperative relations among nations concerned with the Arctic.
BY DAVID BALTON
The Arctic is a place of cross-cutting interests—security, science and economic development, among others—and the different pieces need to fit together.
In June 2020 U.S. diplomats reestablished a consulate in Greenland in what is now a fast-growing city that is coming into its own as a center for Arctic issues.
BY EAVAN CULLY
Iceland has worked to address priority challenges—economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection—during its chairmanship of the Arctic Council.
BY EINAR GUNNARSSON
Can the Arctic’s unique distinction as a zone of peace be maintained? “The Arctic Senator” explains what it will take.
BY LISA MURKOWSKI
FEATURE
For this FSO, Dante’s imagery in The Inferno seemed to capture the depth of suffering and destruction he saw.
BY WILLIAM ROEBUCK
FS HERITAGE
Nominated as U.S. ambassador to Moscow by President Eisenhower, Charles E. Bohlen met resistance head-on from Republican senators during the Red Scare.
BY AVIS BOHLEN
PERSPECTIVES
Our Priorities—and Yours
BY ERIC RUBIN
Arctic Diplomacy Briefing
BY SHAWN DORMAN
How the 1619 Project Can Help Public Diplomacy
BY JOHN FER
Rescuing a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sarh
BY PETER HARDING
AFSA NEWS
The Importance of Leadership Training
BY TAMIR WASER
What a Difference a Year Makes
BY JASON SINGER
Staying Connected with Colleagues
BY JOHN NALAND
