The Foreign Service Journal, June 2018

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | JUNE 2018 5 June 2018 Volume 95, No. 5 FOREIGN SERVICE Focus on Cyber Diplomacy 26 Diplomacy in Cyberspace The rise of the internet and cyber technologies constitutes one of the central foreign policy issues of the 21st century. By Ch r i s Pa i n t e r 31 A Diplomat in a Cyber World: Working with CYBERCOM An FSO and former ambassador discusses her work as a political adviser to U.S. Cyber Command. By G i n a Ab e rc r omb i e -Wi n s t a n l ey 35 Technology and Diplomacy: From the FSJ Archive Selected excerpts from FSJ coverage of information and communications technology over the years. 37 Going Home: How to Buy a House for Home Leave and R&R For members of the U.S. foreign Service, “home” is a complex concept, and buying a house can seem daunting. By Do n n a Sc a r ama s t r a Go rma n FS Heritage 42 Ebenezer Bassett: The Legacy of America’s First African-American Diplomat This pioneering diplomat foreshadowed the critical role of human rights in U.S. foreign policy. By Ch r i s t o p h e r Te a l 56 Foreign Service Student Guide to Creating a College List Changes in student demographics and school admissions procedures point to a new approach to college applications. By Ha n n a h M . Mo r r i s a n d L a u re n M . S t e e d Cover Story 21 DS Diplomacy Works: Breaking Up a Child Pornography Trafficking Ring State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security is uniquely equipped to tackle transnational crime. Here’s one example of a recent success. By Ka l a Bo ke l ma n FS Know-How 76 The Vocational Education Option: A Student’s Search for Meaning in Today’s Economy Given the changing world economy, the vocational-technical path can make a lot of sense. By Ma r y b e t h Hu n t e r Education Supplement 72, 74 Schools At a Glance