The Foreign Service Journal, May 2023

Cover 1
Contents 5
Focus on Public Diplomacy—The Cold War and Beyond 24
Up Close with American Exhibit Guides to the Soviet Union, 1959-1991 24
Broadcasting Behind the (Opening) Iron Curtain 48
The Journey to Expo 2020 Dubai and Its Legacy 53
Perspectives 7
President’s Views—Cold War Lessons 7
Letter from the Editor—Public Diplomacy at Its Best 9
Speaking Out—How Will You Lead? 21
Reflections—Dogging It in the Foreign Service 88
Local Lens—Abu Dhabi, UAE 90
Departments 10
Letters 10
Letters-Plus 13
Talking Points 15
In Memory 72
Books 78
Marketplace 81
Lodging 81
Real Estate 82
Index to Advertisers 85
Classifieds 86
AFSA News 61
AFSA Pet Transport Survey Shows High Costs 61
FSJ Wins Gold! 61
State VP Voice—The Dreaded Washington Assignment 62
USAID VP Voice—The Global Community Liaison Office 63
AFSA Governing Board Meeting, February 15, 2023 63
AFSA Governing Board Meeting, March 15, 2023 63
Retiree VP Voice—Threats to Retirement Benefits 64
Diplomats@Work Speaker Series: FSO-Journalist on Countering Disinformation 65
Great News on Transfer Allowances 68
A Win on In-State College Tuition 68
The View from Washington Webinar 69
AFSA Hosts Global Town Hall 69
AFSA Next Stage Speaker Series: Giving Back! Volunteering with an NGO 70
“Map for Change” Volunteer Opportunities 70
Kirby Simon Trust Supports FS Volunteers 70
Annual Report: Legal Defense Fund 71

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