In 1938, in the shadow of the Great Depression came rumblings from Europe of a great war and with it…
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In 1938, in the shadow of the Great Depression came rumblings from Europe of a great war and with it…
Contributions by South Dakotans in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in South Dakota have made important contributions…
Barnett Rubin Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: Robin Matthewman Initial interview date: May 15, 2023…
In 1979, Israel and Egypt signed a historic peace agreement committing to diplomatic and commercial ties. Peace seemed imminent for…
A primary purpose of public diplomacy is to promote the interests of the United States. Public diplomacy officers on the…
In 1989, French counterintelligence agents watched Felix Bloch as he dined in Paris with known Soviet spy “Pierre Bart.” Bloch…
Reporting live from a shortwave radio station near the German border at the beginning of World War II, NBC’s first…
The passing of Israeli statesman Shimon Peres on September 28, 2016 was deeply felt by U.S. diplomats who had worked…
From November 1945 until October 1946, the International Military Tribunal indicted and prosecuted Nazi leaders for their roles in the…
The words “I am sorry” can be difficult to say and sometimes even more painful to accept. Working as representatives…