November 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 November issue focuses on Foreign Service authors.
We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.
FOCUS ON FOREIGN SERVICE AUTHORS
Writing and the Foreign Service
Unique experiences are the stuff of Foreign Service life—and compelling literature. One former FSO describes his journey to becoming a writer.
On the Writing Roller Coaster
There’s no more everyday boredom, but don’t expect writing to be easier than your old job.
In Their Own Write
We are pleased to present this year’s roundup of books by Foreign Service members and their families.
Of Related Interest
Here are recent books of interest to the foreign affairs community that were not written by members of the Foreign Service.
FEATURE
When Criticism Falls on Deaf Ears: The Case of U.S. Foreign Aid
Although economists and practitioners have questioned the theory behind foreign assistance to underdeveloped countries for more than four decades, the aid industry is bigger and stronger than ever today.