Ambassador Jonathan Addleton Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: Joe Relk Initial interview date: December 3,…
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“I traveled in a long convoy, with armed body-guards. Much of the concern for our safety stemmed from the assassination…
Becoming a refugee often involves losing more than just one’s home country. Perhaps one of the most important is the…
Foreign service officers typically must demonstrate adaptability and proactivity to accomplish their missions smoothly and effectively, but sometimes they find…
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” This line from “The New Colossus,” by…
The 1925 Geneva Protocol put in place a worldwide ban on chemical weapons, but the necessity and handling of such…
The Liberian Civil War was doubtless one of the most devastating conflicts in recent history. Spanning from 1989 to 2003,…
Capturing, preserving, and sharing the experiences of America’s diplomats. ADST’s maxim perfectly encapsulates the diverse nature of a Foreign Service…
In the 1960s, the United States experienced nationwide protests for the justice of African Americans in a society where the…