Annually, as a sign of respect, Americans observe a moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day…
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Annually, as a sign of respect, Americans observe a moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day…
After World War II, the idea of imperial colonization became increasingly stigmatized. Decolonization in Africa sometimes resulted in political power…
John F. Kennedy inspired generations of Americans toward a life of service starting with a few impromptu lines not many…
The 45-year-long Cold War of protracted geopolitical contention between two global powerhouses helped determine the unprecedented magnitude of nuclear weapons…
An assignment in an authoritarian regime can be a tricky proposition for a foreign service officer. One would likely be…
Imagine this: It is 1987, you are the president of the United States of America, your country is one of…
In 1972, during the détente period in U.S.–Soviet relations, the United States handed the Soviets the key to its new…
Marie Yovanovitch was at the height of her diplomatic career when it all came crashing down. In the middle of…
The Cold War started after the end of World War II and lasted until the fall of the Soviet Union.…
Foreign service officers are often subject to circumstances beyond their control. Such was the case when a diplomatic quarrel occurred…