COVER STORY
A half-century of experience points to the need for stronger measures to address future challenges.
BY ROBERT S. WANG
FOCUS: FOREIGN SERVICE TRANSITIONS
Relocating around the world every couple of years is the “good news” and “bad news” of the Foreign Service career.
BY DEBORAH DERRICK
Single people over the age of 18 are a growing demographic, but that isn’t the only reason State should be more mindful of its single employees.
BY NAUREEN NALIA
There is no one-size-fits-all in a Foreign Service transition.
BY WYOKEMIA JOYNER AND SARAH GENTON
A nail-biter pet shipping experience is an increasingly common part of Foreign Service life. Here are some tips on the process.
BY MELISSA MATHEWS
Nobody wants to do it. But there’s a good chance it’ll happen to you. Here’s what you need to know.
BY DONNA SCARAMASTRA GORMAN
Foreign Service transitions can involve more than moving from post to post or evacuating. And there are lessons in that, too.
BY DANIEL CROCKER
APPRECIATION
Memories and tributes from a few of those who worked with this champion of diplomacy and democracy.
FEATURE
In Tolstoy’s great work, today’s diplomats can learn a lot about how a brilliant writer once viewed their profession and how many people still regard it.
BY FLETCHER M. BURTON
PERSPECTIVES
Women’s Reproductive Health Must Be a Priority
BY ERIC RUBIN
Speaking of Transitions
BY SHAWN DORMAN
Serbia and Russia and the Coming Balkan Storm
BY DENIS RAJIC AND MARKO ATTILA HOARE
Pearl Buck’s Rehabilitation in China
BY BEATRICE CAMP
Namangan, Uzbekistan
BY JAMES TALALAY
DEPARTMENTS
AFSA NEWS
Time for an Office of Conflict Resolution
BY TOM YAZDGERDI
Rebuilding for the Long Term
BY JASON SINGER
Threats to Retirement Benefits
BY JOHN K. NALAND
