For Russians, it was yet another dramatic confrontation which played out in the streets of Moscow, one which marked the…
Egos and Architecture — The Joys of Embassy Building in the 1980s
The design of U.S. embassies has swung through varying phases over the past several decades. Some embassies, such as the…
“The Worst Day” — 9/11 and the International Response
“It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” –Senator…
An Iraq War Dissent
In 2001 Ann Wright served as the first political officer in the newly reopened U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Two years…
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Find articles about diplomatic events from each day of the year Here’s a handy calendar of events linked to Moments…
A Soul Filled with Shame –The Rwandan Genocide, April 7- July 18,1994
A colony of Belgium until 1962, Rwanda became dominated politically by the minority Tutsis. During the independence movement, the majority…
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Back to Diplomats and Diplomacy Distinguished Service: Lydia Chapin Kirk, Partner in Diplomacy, 1896–1984 When her husband, Alan Kirk, was…
Diplomats and Diplomacy – An ADST-DACOR Book Series
For more than 225 years extraordinary men and women have represented the United States abroad. In 1996 the Association for…
Country and Subject Reader Series
Interested in a particular country or subject? Go beyond the experiences of simply one diplomat with Country and Subject Readers.…