The Foreign Service Journal, March 2025

Cover	1
Contents	4
Focus on Notes to the New Administration	16
Notes to the New Administration	16
Features	29
Subnational Diplomacy: A Conversation with Special Representative Nina Hachigian	29
The Puzzling Story of Manuel Rocha, U.S. Diplomat and Secret Agent for Cuba	34
FS Know-How	41
Cultural Competency for Effective Communications	41
FS Heritage	44
Poznan 1995: Requiem for a Diplomatic Post	44
Perspectives	5
President’s Views—Proud to Serve, Proud to Defend the Foreign Service	5
Letter from the Editor—A Time of Upheaval	7
Speaking Out—Bridging the Interagency Gap	14
Reflections—NATO Recruitment Tours	76
Local Lens—South Africa	78
Departments	8
Letters	8
Talking Points	9
In Memory	65
Books	68
Marketplace	71
Real Estate	71
Classifieds	74
Index to Advertisers	75
AFSA News	48
In Defense of the U.S. Foreign Service and USAID	48
New Secretary Pays Tribute to Fallen FS	50
FSJ Hosts Publishing Panel and Book Market	50
State VP Voice—How Will the FY 2025 NDAA Affect You?	51
USAID VP Voice—The Fight for USAID	52
FCS VP Voice—Losing to China	53
AFSA Governing Board Meetings, November and December 2024	53
Wrapping Up the Centennial Year	55
Inside Diplomacy—Subnational Diplomacy	55
FS Wins International Service Award	56
AFSA Global Town Hall	57
Good Stewardship for Our Members	57
From the Office of General Counsel—Ending a New-Hire Pay Gap	58
AFSA Welcomes Incoming USAID FSOs	59
Nominate a Colleague for a 2025 AFSA Award	60
ADST Seeks Stories of Service	61
College Scholarships Available	61
Retiree Corner—Stay Connected with Colleagues	61
Stone Estate Donates to Fund for American Diplomacy	62
Changes to Language Testing	62
Federal Benefits Increase for Some FS Retirees	63
Centennial Year in Review	64

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