Mongolia—sparsely populated, largely nomadic, and surrounded by nuclear superpowers. The end of the Cold War could not have been the…

Mongolia—sparsely populated, largely nomadic, and surrounded by nuclear superpowers. The end of the Cold War could not have been the…
“There is a sentiment that…we need to contain China to balance off its aggressiveness. That would be a disaster.” A…
Annually, as a sign of respect, Americans observe a moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day…
In 1938, in the shadow of the Great Depression came rumblings from Europe of a great war and with it…
Have you ever seen a monkey in an airport? How about the Dalai Lama? Have you visited the world’s first…
What does the beginning of a diplomatic partnership look like? Though the image that comes to mind is elegant diplomacy,…
Diplomacy as an Instrument of Statecraft: A Practicum Remarks to the Washington International Diplomatic Academy Ambassador Chas W.…
Upon joining the Foreign Service, most officers are immediately assigned to locations all over the world. Postings can vary from…
Korean Christianity appears to observers as embedded in Korean history and tradition. However, this is not the case, as Korean…
The roles of embassies and their staff vary greatly by countries and regions, though few can claim themselves to be…