The Foreign Service Journal, November 2021

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2021 5 November 2021 Volume 98, No. 9 Focus on Foreign Service Authors 34 In Their Own Write We are pleased to present this year’s collection of books by members of the Foreign Service community. 54 Of Related Interest Recent books of interest to the foreign affairs community that were not written by members of the Foreign Service. Feature 73 A Partnership-Centered Approach to the Indo-Pacific To maintain peace and prosperity in the trans-Pacific and beyond, the United States should rely on a proven strength. By J o n a t h a n Ah l s t r om Appreciation 81 The Best Diplomat I Ever Knew: George Vest, 1918-2021 By Ma r k To ko l a FS Know-How 77 Supporting Special Needs Families Abroad Special needs families have a lot on their plate. Learning to connect with them will help the whole Foreign Service community thrive. By Ka rem R . En s l ey Cover Story: USAID at 60 24 Q&A with USAID Administrator Samantha Power 27 USAID at 60: An Enduring Purpose, a Complex Legacy By J o h n No r r i s ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/LIGHTCOME