FOCUS ON COMBATING TRANSNATIONAL CRIME
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
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
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
An innovative USAID-supported program invites communities around protected areas to play a critical role.
BY LARA RALL
BY REP. ED ROYCE (R-CALIF.)
FS KNOW-HOW
FEATURE
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
Taking Stock
BY BARBARA STEPHENSON
What Is It We’re Doing Again? Time to Rethink How the State Department Communicates
BY PETER LOHMAN
Making It in Mongolia: Surviving One of the Coldest Capitals
BY NICOLE SCHAEFER-MCDANIEL
Playing Squash with Arlen Specter
BY ALEXIS LUDWIG
AFSA NEWS
We Work Hard for the Money
BY KENNETH KERO-MENTZ
Rebuilding Our Economic Strength
BY JULIE NUTTER
