In Slovakia on the Road, Paul Hacker tells of volatile political changes and intrigues; administrative challenges of operating a small diplomatic…
During the Scramble for Africa (a period lasting from 1881 to 1914 that brought colonization of most of Africa by…
This “Moment in U.S. Diplomatic History” is one of four in a series about Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. relations in…
Every American is familiar with the excitement and patriotism that sweeps across the nation on the Fourth of July. Many…
Prior to mid-August 1960, the United States had limited diplomatic activity in the French African colonies. However, within a 48-hour…
Creating a country ex nihilo is never an easy feat. How does one construct functional government institutions from scratch in…
Allan Reed’s extraordinary relationship with Sudan can be traced all the way back to the late 1960s, when he joined…
The modern-day People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria is now a proud, sovereign state in North Africa that readily influences the…
After the collapse of the USSR, Kyrgyzstan, despite its isolation and lack of development, was considered to be one of…
Coordinated attacks in Burundi in recent years left hundreds dead and forced thousands to flee the country. The State Department advised…