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Fascinating Figures
Diplomacy and foreign policy attract some of the smartest, most dedicated, and most interesting figures in every generation. In this…
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ADST’s Oral History Collection
ADST’s Oral History Collection Since 1986, the Foreign Affairs Oral History Program of the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training…
Recognizing Excellence
Between 1998 and 2016, ADST held biennial galas to recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the practice and…
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It was one of the most horrific events in U.S. diplomatic history. On August 7, 1998, between 10:30 and 10:40…