The Foreign Service Journal, June 2021

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | JUNE 2021 5 Focus on Great Power Competition Today FOREIGN SERVICE Feature Education Supplement June 2021 Volume 98, No. 5 21 Cyber Diplomacy for Strategic Competition Fresh thinking and new approaches are needed on diplomacy’s newest frontier. By Em i l y O. Go l dma n 26 Countering China’s Intimidation of Taiwan Why a firm stand against Beijing’s intimidation and coercion of Taiwan is both timely and important right now. By Ro b e r t S . Wa n g 31 Engagement with China: Was It a Mistake? U.S. expectations may have been unrealistic, but there is much to remember and learn from our previous dealings with Beijing. By Ro b e r t G r i f f i t h s 34 Hello, Europe— America Is Back The trans-Atlantic agenda goes beyond undoing Trump. Here is a sober look at the issues from a veteran diplomat. By Ro b e r t E . Hu n t e r 39 GPC—Meaningful Concept or Misleading Construct? In this thought piece, two Senior FSOs offer contrasting takes on the phrase widely used to frame foreign policy today. By A l ex i s L u dw i g a n d Ke l l y Ke i d e r l i n g 43 Whatever Happened to Microfinance? A Cautionary Tale The success or failure of any development program depends on a thorough grasp of the context in which it is being implemented. By T h oma s D i c h t e r 57 The Impact of COVID-19 on FS Kids: Tips and Thoughts FS children face unique challenges in the best of times. How are they faring during the pandemic? By Re b e c c a G r a p p o 68 What’s New with Special Education Allowances? The Family Liaison Office talks with the Office of Child and Family Programs. By Ch a r l o t t e L a r s e n 64, 66 Education at a Glance