Table of Contents
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The Foreign Service Journal, November 2014
Cover
1
Contents
5
Interview
15
A Life of Significance: An Interview with Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns
15
Cover Story
22
The Putin Doctrine and Preventive Diplomacy
22
The Need for Consensus on American Goals
23
Focus: In Their Own Write
30
Books by Foreign Service Authors
30
Self-Publishing: An Up-and-Coming Industry
42
Of Related Interest
52
Appreciation
63
Remembering a Born Diplomat and Consummate Professional
63
Feature
66
Robert C. Schenck: Political Ambassador and Scoundrel
66
AFSA News
71
High School Essay Winner Meets Sec. Kerry
71
State VP Voice: Attrition: A False Sense of Security
73
Retiree VP Voice: Facility Access for Retirees
74
FCS VP Voice: Happy Anniversary, Global Markets!
75
Federal Benefits: Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
76
AFSA Appeals on Meritorious Service Increases
76
Nominate Someone for a Constructive Dissent Award
77
Documentary on America’s Diplomats
78
Nominate Someone for an Exemplary Performance Award
78
AFSA Welcomes New Board Members
79
Issue Brief: Assignment Restriction and Pass-Through Reform
80
Grievance on State OCP Adjustments
82
Divorce and FS Annuities
83
VOA Director Shares Vision for the Future
84
AFSA Salutes Congressional Fellows
84
AFSA Welcomes New Interns
85
Columns
7
President’s Views: Righting the Personnel Balance at State
7
Letter from the Editor: Focus on Foreign Service Writing
8
Reflections: An Unusual Expression of Gratitude
97
Departments
10
Letters
10
Talking Points
12
In Memory
86
Local Lens
98
Marketplace
90
Classifieds
90
Real Estate
93
Index to Advertisers
96
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