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October 2018

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 October issue focuses on combating transnational crime.

We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.

FOCUS ON COMBATING TRANSNATIONAL CRIME

Illicit Trade and Our Global Response

Illegal trade is a growing threat to the community of nations, the world’s population and earth’s environment. Recognition that criminals don’t stovepipe is the key to an effective response.

BY LOUISE SHELLEY

The “Place-Based Strategy” in Honduras

Transnational crime syndicates have exacerbated illegal immigration problems at our southern border. A State initiative aims at undercutting the migration push at the source.

BY JIM NEALON

The FRONT-Line Initiative: Combating Transnational Criminal Organizations

Transnational street gangs are a growing problem for communities and law enforcement across the United States. State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security is part of the solution.

BY CHRISTOPHER “KAI” FORNES

Khetha: Bringing “Choices” to Help Address Wildlife Trafficking

An innovative USAID-supported program invites communities around protected areas to play a critical role.

BY LARA RALL

FS KNOW-HOW

FEATURE

Jessica’s Journeys

Not just tales of many travels during a too-short life, they are the story of an FS community that supported Jessica—and supports us all.

BY LESLIE BASSETT

PERSPECTIVES

President’s Views

Taking Stock

BY BARBARA STEPHENSON

Speaking Out

What Is It We’re Doing Again? Time to Rethink How the State Department Communicates

BY PETER LOHMAN

Family Member Matters

Making It in Mongolia: Surviving One of the Coldest Capitals

BY NICOLE SCHAEFER-MCDANIEL

Reflections

Playing Squash with Arlen Specter

BY ALEXIS LUDWIG

AFSA NEWS

State VP Voice

We Work Hard for the Money

BY KENNETH KERO-MENTZ

Where We Stand

Rebuilding Our Economic Strength

BY JULIE NUTTER