October 2021
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 climate change diplomacy.
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COVER STORY
On CSO’s 10-Year Anniversary: Stabilization Operations in Perspective
State’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations has amassed the experience and expertise to lead on stabilization and resilience policy.
FOCUS ON CLIMATE CHANGE DIPLOMACY
To Lead Abroad, We Must Deliver at Home
U.S. climate leadership hinges on sustained domestic policies that deliver concrete results.
The Paris Accord: An Experiment in Polylateralism
The structure of the 2015 accord is unique, and may be a decisive factor in its effectiveness in combating climate change.
Tackling the Climate Crisis from the Inside
The State Department is using its embassies and consulates as strategic platforms to demonstrate climate solutions and leadership overseas.
Tracking Air Quality: Data for Our Community and Beyond
State’s air quality monitoring program facilitates engagement with host governments and civil society around the world.
Building a Foundation for Successful Green Diplomacy
Taking practical action to improve the Tri-Mission’s environmental footprint in Rome is smart diplomacy.
Climate Change: It’s Personal
As climate change boosts the frequency and severity of natural disasters, diplomats will increasingly find themselves dealing with the fallout.
FEATURE
APPRECIATION
FS HERITAGE
The Man Who Crossed the Seas: Charles Lindbergh’s Goodwill Tour, 1927-1928
A complicated and controversial public figure, Charles Lindbergh was also one of the first cultural ambassadors for the United States, as seen in his ambitious Latin America journey.