Even when the situation seems most dire, the development process is never static. Bottom-up, local efforts help make the process…
Foreign Service Newly-Weds in 1960s Yemen
Since the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, Yemen was been a hot spot for unrest in the Middle East. The…
North Yemen: Ambassador to a Divided Land
Yemen has experienced violence and poverty in recent decades, but for centuries was a pivotal crossroads for trade and travel.…
The Proxy of My Proxy: Saudi Arabia vs. Egypt in North Yemen
Led by President Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptians funneled money, arms, and eventually ground troops to support revolutionaries in North…
Yemen and the War on Terror
The ongoing political tumult in Yemen threatens to undermine the country as well as American counterterrorism efforts in the region.…
Kansas
Contributions by Kansans to the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in the state of Kansas have made important…
Afghanistan Project-Patricia Haslach
Ambassador Patricia Haslach Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: Robin Matthewman Initial interview date: August 30,…
Afghanistan Project–Herbie Smith
Herbie Smith Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: William Hammink Initial interview date: January 2023 Copyright…
Afghanistan Project–Greta Holtz
Ambassador Greta Holtz Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: Robin Matthewman Initial interview date: October 17,…
Afghanistan Project-Jonathan Addleton
Ambassador Jonathan Addleton Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: Joe Relk Initial interview date: December 3,…