The Foreign Service Journal, May 2020

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | MAY 2020 5 Appreciation F. Allen “Tex” Harris 1938-2020 67 Larger Than Life By S t eve n A l a n Ho n l ey 70 Remembrances May 2020 Volume 97, No. 4 FOREIGN SERVICE Focus on Nuclear Diplomacy FS Heritage 50 The Unlucky Consul: Thomas Prentis and the 1902 Martinique Disaster In 1902, the worst volcanic disaster of the 20th century took the lives of U.S. Consul Thomas Prentis and his family on a Caribbean island. By Wi l l i am Be n t Feature 44 The Foreign Service Honor Roll U.S. diplomats are on the front lines of America’s engagement with the world. Here is the history of AFSA’s work to pay tribute to the many who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. By J o h n K . Na l a n d BRIANHUBBLE 26 U.S.-Russian Nuclear Arms Control Negotiations— A Short History An accomplished negotiator puts nuclear arms control in perspective—what it has achieved, where it has failed and what it can do for our future security. By Ro s e Go t t emo e l l e r 33 Why Nuclear Arms Control Matters Today In this time of new strains in great-power relations, nuclear arms control agreements are an essential component of national security. By T h oma s Co u n t r yma n 37 Restoring Nuclear Diplomacy Urgent action is needed to put the lid on a new and costly global arms race. By J o s e p h C i r i n c i o n e 41 From the FSJ Archive Arms Control Diplomacy