November 2015
The Foreign Service Journal covers foreign affairs from an insider's perspective, providing thought-provoking articles on international issues, the practice of diplomacy and the U.S. Foreign Service. Including the AFSA News section, The Journal is published monthly (January-February and July-August issues combined) by the American Foreign Service Association.
The November issue focuses on books by Foreign Service authors.
We always welcome short, focused letters about FSJ content; please send them to journal@afsa.org.
COVER STORY
Getting into the Game: America’s Arctic Policy
Climate change is opening up new opportunities and challenges in the Arctic. Is the United States ready to lead?
FOCUS ON BOOKS BY FOREIGN SERVICE AUTHORS
In Their Own Write
We are pleased to present this year’s roundup of books by members of the Foreign Service community.
A Bibliography of USAID Authors
This new compendium of works by USAID authors focuses on development issues.
Of Related Interest
Here is a short listing of books of interest to diplomats that have not been written by members of the Foreign Service or their families.
FS HERITAGE
Taking Stock of Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes
The 44th Secretary of State, a true statesman who displayed exemplary foreign policy leadership, deserves more recognition.
FS KNOW-HOW
Raising Foreign Service Kids
Get to know the nonprofit groups and State Department offices that offer a social safety net for Foreign Service youth.
COLUMNS
DEPARTMENTS
Talking Points
‘A Love Letter to Diplomacy’—A Q&A with David Holbrooke