November 2024
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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FOCUS ON FOREIGN SERVICE AUTHORS
In Their Own Write
We are pleased to present this year’s collection of new books by members of the Foreign Service community.
Of Related Interest
Recent books of interest to the foreign affairs community.
In Their Own Words: An Interview with Four Foreign Service Authors
Foreign Service authors share their struggles and inspirations.
COVER STORY
NATO at 75
Reflections from U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith and three former ambassadors to the Alliance: Alexander Vershbow, R. Nicholas Burns, and Robert E. Hunter
FEATURES
The Marginalization of Career Diplomats
New data on chiefs of mission suggests that the power and influence of career members of the U.S. Foreign Service are on the decline.
Controlling Kissinger
A control officer reflects on his experience with the former Secretary of State and their time in Berlin.