Chas Freeman was U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm and consulted frequently with General Norman Schwarzkopf and others…
Desert Storm “The War Never Really Ended” — Part I
It was the first major foreign policy crisis for the U.S. since the end of the Cold War. Iraq, which…
Women in the Foreign Service – You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!
It is remarkable to think that there have been three female Secretaries of State in the last 15 years. However,…
Fascinating Figures
Diplomacy and foreign policy attract some of the smartest, most dedicated, and most interesting figures in every generation. In this…
Quiet Diplomacy
Back to Memoirs and Occasional Papers Quiet Diplomacy: From Cairo to Tokyo in the Twilight of Imperialism “The chapter on…
Diplomacy Under a Foreign Flag
Back to Other Publications Diplomacy under a Foreign Flag: When Nations Break Relations “The excellent case studies in this gem…
Country and Subject Reader Series
Interested in a particular country or subject? Go beyond the experiences of simply one diplomat with Country and Subject Readers.…
Recognizing Excellence
Between 1998 and 2016, ADST held biennial galas to recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the practice and…
Former ADST Interns
We are grateful for the work of our interns both current and former. Our former interns our listed below. For…