The Foreign Service Journal, October 2018

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | OCTOBER 2018 5 October 2018 Volume 95, No. 8 FOREIGN SERVICE Focus on Combating Transnational Crime 22 Illicit Trade and Our Global Response Illegal trade is a growing threat to the community of nations, the world’s population and earth’s environment. Recognition that criminals don’t stovepipe is the key to an effective response. By Lo u i s e Sh e l l ey 26 The “Place-Based Strategy” in Honduras Transnational crime syndicates have exacerbated illegal immigration problems at our southern border. A State initiative aims at undercutting the migration push at the source. By J i m Ne a l o n 29 The FRONT-Line Initiative: Combating Transnational Criminal Organizations Transnational street gangs are a growing problem for communities and law enforcement across the United States. State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security is part of the solution. By Ch r i s t o p h e r “ Ka i ” Fo r n e s Feature 41 Jessica’s Journeys Not just tales of many travels during a too-short life, they are the story of an FS community that supported Jessica— and supports us all. By Le s l i e Ba s s e t t FS Know-How 39 10 Things I Wish I Had Known: Confessions of a Recent Retiree By Do l o re s B r own 33 Khetha: Bringing “Choices” to Help Address Wildlife Trafficking An innovative USAID-supported program invites communities around protected areas to play a critical role. By L a r a Ra l l 35 Wildlife Trafficking Is a National Security Issue By Re p. Ed Royc e ( R - Ca l i f. ) ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/BYRDYAK