The Lebanese Civil War was a 15-year conflict that took the lives of more than 130,000 people. Throughout the early…
African Wars
Back to Diplomats and Diplomacy African Wars: A Defense Intelligence Perspective “I have never read anything quite like it: It…
House for Rent in the War-torn Congo–Three Baths, no Squatters
Housing for FSOs was not always provided on assignments abroad. Francis Terry McNamara had to find housing for himself and…
Desert Storm: “The War Never Really Ended” — Part II
Chas Freeman was U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm and consulted frequently with General Norman Schwarzkopf and others…
Desert Storm “The War Never Really Ended” — Part I
It was the first major foreign policy crisis for the U.S. since the end of the Cold War. Iraq, which…
Forever on the Road
Nicole Prévost Logan’s overview of the life and work of an American diplomatic family over thirty years in ten countries…
Nine Lives
Since September 11, 2001, U.S. public diplomacy has come under increased scrutiny along with renewed debate about its necessity. Until…
New Mexico
Contributions by New Mexicans in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in New Mexico have made important contributions…
Tennesse
Contributions by Tennesseans in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Tennessee have made important contributions to America’s…
Mississippi
Contributions by Mississippians in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Mississippi have made important contributions to America’s…