Nazi Germany launched the Spring Offensive against France, Belgium, and the Netherlands in May 1940. Within six weeks it had…
The Nazis Take Paris
After German troops invaded Poland in September 1939, Britain and France declared war on Nazi Germany. Despite this, there were no…
Early American Diplomacy in the Near and Far East
Back to Diplomats and Diplomacy Early American Diplomacy in the Near and Far East: The Diplomatic and Personal History…
The Missiles of October
October 14, 1962, witnessed the start of one of the most potentially devastating moments in history, when the United States…
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Back to Diplomats and Diplomacy The October War: A Retrospective “[The October War is] a close examination of the events…
Toussaint’s Clause
Back to Diplomats and Diplomacy Toussaint’s Clause: The Founding Fathers and the Haitian Revolution “[This] well-crafted and well-written narrative captures…
Nominated Board Members
Dr. Sherry Lee Mueller, Sherry Lee Mueller, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at the School of International Service…
Life After Foreign Service
Retirement from the Foreign Service or USAID rarely meant slowing down. For many officers, it became a second chapter full…
Promoting American Agricultural Products in the European Market
Promoting American Agricultural Products in the European Market Ambassador Mattie R. Sharpless was born and raised in a rural community near…
Bridge Between Worlds
In this personal, multifaceted memoir, Hala Buck, a professional artist and integrative therapist, reflects on her mixed Muslim and Christian…