Table of Contents
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The Foreign Service Journal, June 2021
Cover
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Contents
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Focus on Great Power Competition Today
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Cyber Diplomacy for Strategic Competition
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Countering China’s Intimidation of Taiwan
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Engagement with China: Was It a Mistake?
31
Hello, Europe—America Is Back
34
GPC—Meaningful Concept or Misleading Construct?
39
Feature
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Whatever Happened to Microfinance? A Cautionary Tale
43
Education Supplement
57
The Impact of COVID-19 on FS Kids: Tips and Thoughts
57
What’s New with Special Education Allowances?
68
Education at a Glance
64
Perspectives
7
President’s Views—Let’s Get It Right This Time
7
Letter from the Editor—Finding the Power Paradigm for Today
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Speaking Out—The Case Against Political Ambassadors
19
Reflections—The Mouse That Roared
89
Local Lens—Safed Dara, Tajikstan
90
Departments
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Letters
10
Talking Points
13
Books
80
Marketplace
83
Lodging
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Real Estate
84
Classifieds
87
Index to Advertisers
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AFSA News
47
AFSA Renovates and Expands Memorial Plaques
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State VP Voice—Telework: Productive and Family Friendly
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USAID VP Voice—Words of Thanks
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AFSA on the Hill—Seizing the Moment: Expand the U.S. Foreign Service
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AFSA Editorial Board Welcomes Two New Members
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AFSA Welcomes Franny Raybaud as Membership Coordinator
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AFSA Governing Board Meeting, April 21, 2021
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USAID Office of Security Briefing
52
AFSA Webinar: The Basics of Long-Term Care and Life Insurance
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FSGB 2020 Annual Report: Cases Are Up for the Foreign Service Grievance Board
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Boosting AFSA’s Social Media Presence
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