Robert Reis, a longtime State Department official, is a perfect example of how far one can come from the American…
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Robert Reis, a longtime State Department official, is a perfect example of how far one can come from the American…
The twentieth century continues to captivate the attention of policy professionals, academics, and the general public. This is due to…
In the 1960s, the United States experienced nationwide protests for the justice of African Americans in a society where the…
A sense of misunderstanding is what undoubtedly lies at the heart of conflict, especially between nations who apparently strive for…
The Dayton Accords peace agreement represents one of the most pivotal of its time. Signed on November 21, 1995 at…
Life in the Foreign Service extends far beyond the office, following its officers into all realms of existence abroad, at…
As the Cold War died down, U.S. assistance to Latin America shifted focus to a new war: the war on…
Fifty billion dollars. That is the most recent figure for U.S. yearly spending on foreign aid. However, even though this…
Thanks to our members for making it possible for ADST to continue its mission of capturing, preserving, and sharing the…
When Thomas Pickering was Ambassador to Nigeria in 1980-83, he witnessed the stirrings of Islamic militancy and other transformations of…