The Foreign Service Journal, April 2023

Cover 1
Contents 5
Focus on Digital Currency: A New Frontier for Diplomacy 22
Playing Catch-Up with China’s Fintech Strides 22
What Should We Know About Digital Currency? 27
Feature 31
Losing the Peace in the Central African Republic 31
Retirement Supplement 47
Reviewing Your Retirement Plan: 12 Things to Do 47
Perspectives 7
President’s Views—Road Safety: A Clear and Present Danger 7
Letter from the Editor—Exploring a New Frontier for Diplomacy 9
Speaking Out—Why Our Evaluation System Is Broken and What to Do About It 19
Reflections—A Greenland Friendship 63
Local Lens—Grand Harbour, Malta 66
Departments 10
Letters 10
Talking Points 13
Books 54
Marketplace 57
Real Estate 57
Index to Advertisers 60
Classifieds 61
AFSA News 37
AFSA President on the Road 37
FSJ Editorial Board: Volunteer Your Voice! 37
State VP Voice—The Vibe from Foreign Service Orientation Classes 38
USAID VP Voice—OECD Peer Review: PEERing into the Future 39
FAS VP Voice—Cultivating the Next Generation of Ag Leaders 40
Retiree VP Voice—The Foreign Service Honor Roll 41
AFSA Welcomes Newest FS Members 42
AFSA’s Foreign Service Day Programming 42
Consult AFSA’s Tax Guide Online 42
2022 AFSA Treasurer’s Report 43
2022 AFSA-PAC Report 43
AFSA Seeks Award Nominations for 2023 44
Nominate Family Members for AAFSW and DACOR Awards 45
AFSA Welcomes USAID Office Manager 46
Earthquake Relief for Mission Türkiye LE Staff 46
AFSA Celebrates 50 Years as a Union 46

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