FOCUS ON THE CLIMATE DIPLOMACY LANDSCAPE
As climate change alters our planet, the U.S. is leading the way in developing sound global policies to combat the crisis.
BY SUE BINIAZ
The effects of climate change can intensify security challenges in struggling nations. This bureau is using real-time data to predict and prevent crises in vulnerable areas.
BY LUNA RUIZ AND KAYLY OBER
A partnership with NASA takes the State Department’s already successful air quality monitoring system to the next level.
BY MARY TRAN
The ground under their feet shows diplomats the way to feed a growing planet.
BY MICHAEL CONLON
Global companies work to facilitate firm market demand signals for the breakthrough technologies essential for a net-zero transition in “hard-to-abate” sectors.
BY PABLO BURKOLTER
FEATURES
A central participant recounts high points of a successful reform effort at State.
BY MATTHEW ASADA
Three faith-based employee organizations are making strides in the realm of religious diversity and inclusion at the State Department.
BY THOMAS LYONS
APPRECIATION
RETIREMENT SUPPLEMENT
This retired FSO made the move from diplomat to international educator. Here’s how it happened.
BY RICHARD W. MUELLER
PERSPECTIVES
Staying True to Ourselves
BY TOM YAZDGERDI
Pre-Election Homework—Build Our Institution
BY JOHN FER
From FS Kid to FS Champion in Congress—A Conversation with Senator Chris Van Hollen
Prying Open a Closed Society in Poland
BY DICK VIRDEN
Taipei, Taiwan
BY NOAH ROSE
DEPARTMENTS
AFSA NEWS
Understanding Assignment Restrictions and Denials
BY HUI JUN TINA WONG
Transition Anxiety
BY RANDY CHESTER
Reviewing Your Retirement Plan
BY JOHN K. NALAND