It has its share of ardent supporters, who see it as a force for positive economic and social change, as…
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It has its share of ardent supporters, who see it as a force for positive economic and social change, as…
During the Cold War, the United States and the USSR engaged in a zero-sum game throughout the globe; while mutually…
The Iran-Iraq War created turmoil in the Persian Gulf as the combatants attacked civilian oil tankers, merchant ships, and other…
To understand why Iraq is imploding, you must understand Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki — and why the United States has…
Dean Rusk served as Secretary of State for eight controversial years, from 1961 through 1969, when public discomfort over his…
When most people think about consular matters, if they think about them at all, it’s only because they are having…
John Paul II was one of the most charismatic popes in recent history, a rock star who attracted millions during…
The following was written by Victor H. Ashe, Ambassador to Poland under the Bush Administration. He argues that President Obama’s past actions…
The unusually strong response to Stephanie Kinney’s piece on the lack of core values within the Foreign Service — by far…
The United States Department of State is not the monolithic entity it may at first appear to be. The lack…