The study of ancient art in museum collections has long been a stimulus to the human spirit and an important…
A Jack of All Trades: Working Without Foreign Service Nationals in Moscow
Foreign service officers are often subject to circumstances beyond their control. Such was the case when a diplomatic quarrel occurred…
Black Trade Union: “Catalyst that Ended Apartheid in South Africa”
U.S. Foreign Service Officer John Dinger arrived in South Africa to serve as a regional trade officer at the time…
Restraining Japan’s Auto Exports to Save American Jobs
Restraining Japan’s Auto Exports to Save American Jobs After growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, Aurelia “Rea” Brazeal earned degrees from…
Promoting American Agricultural Products in the European Market
Promoting American Agricultural Products in the European Market Ambassador Mattie R. Sharpless was born and raised in a rural community near…
Where’s The Beef? The Foreign Service Brings American Jerky Back To Japan
Where’s The Beef? The Foreign Service Brings American Jerky Back To Japan A single case of Mad Cow Disease in the…
Protecting U.S. Food Supplies from Invasive Pests
Protecting U.S. Food Supplies from Invasive Pests As agricultural minister-counselor in New Delhi, Allan Mustard oversaw U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Century of Service
CENTURY OF SERVICE 100 years of diplomats making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous Since the creation of the modern…
Connecticut
Contributions by Connecticuters in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Connecticut have made important contributions to America’s…
Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords: 1995 – 2025
About The Project In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords (DPA), the Association for Diplomatic…