Like much of Africa, Ethiopia experienced a watershed moment at the end of World War II, emerging out from under…
The ACDA-USIA Merger into State — The End of of an Era
As the Cold War began to go into full swing, the United States soon realized the need for distinct agencies…
Giving President Kennedy the most famous line in his Berlin speech
Giving President Kennedy the most famous line in his Berlin speech Sometimes securing relationships with our allies comes down to…
Nine Lives
Since September 11, 2001, U.S. public diplomacy has come under increased scrutiny along with renewed debate about its necessity. Until…
Utah
Contributions by Utahns in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in the state of Utah have made important…
Vermont
Contributions by Vermonters in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Vermont have made important contributions to America’s…
New Jersey
Contributions by New Jerseyans in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in New Jersey have made important contributions…
Vietnam and Beyond: A Diplomat’s Cold War Education
Robert Hopkins Miller’s forty-year Foreign Service career, from 1951 to 1991, spanned virtually the entire Cold War. Miller worked on…
Inventing Public Diplomacy: The Story of the United States Information Agency
Wilson Dizard offers the first comprehensive account of public diplomacy’s evolution within the U.S. foreign policy establishment, ranging from World…
The Mind of the African Strongman: Conversations with Dictators, Statesmen, and Father Figures
Ambassador Herman J. “Hank” Cohen decided early in his 38-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service to specialize in African…