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ADST has the world’s largest collection of U.S. diplomatic oral histories, as well as podcasts, videos, books, publications, and a “Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History” online series.

What We’re Up To

Explore the latest from ADST, including new publications, podcasts, and stories.

New podcast: Coffee and Cables

Welcome to Coffee and Cables, where diplomacy meets storytelling. Here, we bring history to life through the voices of those who lived it. There are stories of real experiences from the world of foreign service, life abroad, and even the light hearted moments where diplomacy can be fun. From pivotal global moments to unexpected, behind-the-scenes stories, we are here to show you diplomacy in action. Listen on your favorite place to find podcasts.

FEATURED PUBLICATION

THE ANTHOLOGY

Explore our latest publication Representing America, an anthology of more than 300 stories–chosen by retired diplomat Robin Matthewman from the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training’s Foreign Affairs Oral History collection–opens a window into a century of U.S. diplomacy and the history of the places where these diplomats served.

FROM THE ARCHIVES / FEATURED EVENT (rotating)

Margery Thompson and ADST President Susan Johnson

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ADST-DACOR

On June 9th, 2026 we celebrated 30 years of the ADST-DACOR book program, the retirement of our amazing Margery Thompson who established and developed the program, and 40 years of ADST.

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ADST relies on the generous support of our members and readers like you to preserve the voices and experiences of America’s diplomats. Your support helps us continue capturing and sharing these important stories.

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