“I traveled in a long convoy, with armed body-guards. Much of the concern for our safety stemmed from the assassination…
Lebanon and the Rise of Hezbollah
For more than 30 years, it has been a political force in Lebanon and beyond, at times praised for its…
The 1958 U.S. Marine Invasion of Lebanon – It was no day at the beach
1958 — Lebanon was yet again at the forefront of foreign policy concerns. Gamal Abdel Nasser, one of the most…
Dick Murphy
Dick Murphy Celebration of Life Remarks By Bill Burns – March 1, 2025 Good morning. I am deeply honored to…
Connecticut
Contributions by Connecticuters in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Connecticut have made important contributions to America’s…
Idaho
Contributions by Idahoans in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Idaho have made important contributions to America’s…
From the Inside Out
In 1956 John Tinny began his brief years on the “Golden Road to Samarkand,” his vision of the pinnacle for…
Quiet Diplomacy
In Quiet Diplomacy, Armin Meyer recounts and analyzes the wide-ranging experiences and lessons learned in his remarkable life and extraordinary…
Forever on the Road
Nicole Prévost Logan’s overview of the life and work of an American diplomatic family over thirty years in ten countries…
Danger Zones
Danger Zones is the autobiography of John Gunther Dean, a career Foreign Service officer, five-time U.S. ambassador, and a leading…