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I, Spy? Diplomatic Adventures during Soviet-American Détente

Among the challenges of serving as a U.S. diplomat in the USSR during the Cold War years of 1945 to…

Born in Boston in 1706, Benjamin Franklin helped to draft the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and he…

Arriving at a new post and setting up your household and office can be quite a challenge, even for a…

“But if I really say it/ the radio won’t play it/ unless I lay it between the lines.” This song…

When oil was discovered in the Arabian Peninsula during the 1930’s and 40’s, the full extent of its impact on…

Melissa Foelsch Wells, accomplished diplomat and four-time ambassador, was among the pioneers who paved the way for women to work…

One of the most daunting and stressful tasks a Foreign Service Officer abroad can face is supporting a visit by POTUS,…

Speaking a foreign language is critical in the Foreign Service and can sometimes rescue you from the diciest situations. Case…

The U.S. focus on terrorism began to intensify in the late 1970s and 80s. However, it was often difficult to…

Living abroad often comes with an array of challenges and frightening encounters. In the 1930s before joining the Foreign Service,…