FOCUS ON THE FUTURE OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE
As Secretary Rubio presses ahead with his reorganization of the State Department, insights from a central player in State’s previous reform effort give food for thought.
BY MAREN BROOKS
Development assistance is a strategic investment in U.S. national security, and the unique capabilities USAID had developed will continue to be essential to U.S. foreign policy.
BY ERIN E. MCKEE
The administration’s approach to the State Department reorganization is unlikely to work without congressional authorization and oversight.
BY EVAN COOPER
Adoption of a cutting-edge in-service curriculum would demonstrate that the Foreign Service is committed to leadership in U.S. foreign policy.
BY DAN SPOKOJNY
Updating the Foreign Service assignments system would increase performance and morale, helping ensure State Department readiness to meet tomorrow’s problems.
BY CHARITY L. BOYETTE
Diplomats need to build clear structures that bring expertise into strategy development, not just crisis response.
BY LEE E. VOTH-GAEDDERT
As this landmark legislation marks its anniversary, the Foreign Service faces challenges no one could have imagined in the last century.
BY STEVEN ALAN HONLEY AND LISA HELLER
FEATURE: SERVICE DISRUPTED
FS HERITAGE
Ambassador William Luers’ work in Cold War–era Prague demonstrates that pursuing the U.S. national interest and human rights need not conflict.
BY STEPHEN R. GRAND
RETIREMENT SUPPLEMENT
Tips on what to do—and what not to do—when planning for retirement.
BY JOHN K. NALAND
IN APPRECIATION: TRIBUTES TO OUR FALLEN GIANTS
BY HORACE G. DAWSON AND PATRICIA SCROGGS
PERSPECTIVES
AFSA Carries On, With You
BY JOHN “DINK” DINKELMAN
Beyond the Reorg
BY SHAWN DORMAN
The Way Ahead
BY ERIC RUBIN
Srebrenica Doomed: 30 Years After the Genocide in Bosnia
BY FLETCHER M. BURTON
New South Wales, Australia
BY CAROLE FENTON
DEPARTMENTS
Unprecedented Times
BY ROHIT NEPAL
A Long Nine Months
BY RANDY CHESTER
Trading Places, With Gratitude
BY JOHN O’KEEFE
