November 2022
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.
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COVER STORY
New Bureau, New Cyber Priorities in Foreign Affairs
Here, Senior FSO Jennifer Bachus explains what the creation of State’s cyber bureau—a long-awaited development—means for U.S. foreign policy and the Foreign Service.
FOCUS ON FOREIGN SERVICE AUTHORS
In Their Own Write
We are pleased to present this year’s collection of books by members of the Foreign Service community.
Of Related Interest
Recent books of interest to the foreign affairs community.
Memoir Writing: The Art of Telling Your Story
The decision to write a memoir is not to be taken lightly. Having done it, a retired USAID FSO shares his experience.
FEATURES
Machiavelli on How to Be a Good Diplomat
Machiavelli’s advice to a new ambassador five centuries ago reminds us that the experience and wisdom of the diplomatic practitioner are unique and timeless.
Memorializing the U.S. Consular Presence in Martinique
On the anniversary of the 1902 disaster in the French outpost, ceremonies honor those lost and celebrate French-American relations.