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.

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.

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.

President’s Views

Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?

Letter from the Editor

Telling Your Story

Speaking Out

Why the State Department Needs an Office of Diplomatic Gaming

Reflections

Fear Descends on Liberia

Local Lens

Placencia, Belize

Letters

Letters-Plus

Talking Points

In Memory

State VP Voice

The Foreign Service Reform Agenda

USAID VP Voice

USAID and a New Chief Human Capital Officer

FAS VP Voice

Capitalizing on a Recovering FAS Foreign Service