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As a spouse of a Foreign Service Officer (FSO), one is exposed to a unique lifestyle in the world of…
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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…
Terrorism: Domestic and International—9/11 In Tanzania
September 11 fundamentally transformed United States foreign policy and shook the country as a whole. This transformation and shock was…
The Audio-Visual Program in Madras
The U.S. State Department is renowned for its diplomacy and foreign policy. However, it is recognized less for its educational…
The Sandinistas Return: Navigating the 2006 Nicaraguan Election
Few events illustrate the challenges of American diplomacy like a foreign election. Diplomats walk a fine line between promoting American…
October 14, 1960—JFK’s Call to Service and Diplomacy
John F. Kennedy inspired generations of Americans toward a life of service starting with a few impromptu lines not many…
Ousted from Office for 47 Hours: the Failed 2002 Venezuelan Coup
Coups often do not go exactly as planned. While some result in military despotism and others in democratic reforms, some…
The 2012 Egyptian Elections: A Democratic Dilemma
In June of 2012, Elizabeth Jones found herself being transferred to the Near East Bureau in the Department of State.…