COVER STORY
FOCUS ON PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMATS: LEADERSHIP & LESSONS
Here’s how the U.S. Foreign Service found its voice in the late 1960s. It’s up to today’s AFSA members to keep it relevant.
BY HARRY W. KOPP
The number of tandems in the Foreign Service is growing. State could make better use of their tremendous potential.
BY KATHRYN FITRELL AND KANISHKA GANGOPADHYAY
If you have symptoms of PTSD, don’t wait to get help. Take it from an FS member who’s been there.
BY JAMES EUSANIO
Optimism and determination saw this FSO through a career he loved after being diagnosed with a debilitating illness.
BY PAUL ROHRLICH
An Indian American FSO learns to navigate the rocky waters of ethnic and gender identity while serving in India.
BY SANDYA DAS
Some of the most valuable insights are passed down from old pros.
BY ALEXIS LUDWIG
A retired FSO reflects on the utility of a piece of advice he took to heart during his career.
BY JONATHAN B. RICKERT
FEATURE
Does peacekeeping have a future? Here’s a discussion of the fundamental challenge it faces today.
BY DENNIS JETT
FS KNOW-HOW
PERSPECTIVES
The State of State: Putting the Back Channel Up Front
BY BARBARA STEPHENSON
The FS Career ... in the Balance
BY SHAWN DORMAN
Diplomacy Can Save the Day
BY GEORGE B. LAMBRAKIS
AFSA NEWS
A Job Worth Having
BY KENNETH KERO-MENTZ
Career Diplomats Matter
BY JULIE NUTTER