After the collapse of the Soviet Union, USAID made Central Asia a top priority—“no matter where you were posted and…
The Inspector General — Rooting Out Fraud and Abuse in the State Department
With thousands of employees from dozens of countries spread across the globe, the U.S. Department of State sometimes falls victim…
Establishing Relations with the Holy See
The Catholic Church has been a political force in Europe for more than a millennium and more than a fifth…
Frances Willis, The First Career Female Ambassador
Frances Willis was the first female to rise to the rank of Ambassador as a career Foreign Service Officer. After…
Caught in a Honeypot – Marine Clayton Lonetree Betrays His Country
Marine Security Guard Clayton Lonetree was seduced by a Russian woman, “Violetta Seina,” at the annual Marine Corps Ball in…
Soldiers, Please do not Touch the Ukrainian Women
Every November 10th, the United States Marine Corps celebrates its birthday with a traditional ball and cake-cutting ceremony. The first formal ball was…
Bob Strauss – “Hell, Mr. President, I didn’t even vote for you”
Ambassador Robert S. Strauss is one of the giants of Twentieth Century American politics and diplomacy, whose service dates back…
NATO Negotiations Bring a Shift in American Security
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Dealing with Dragons, Bears, and Some Nice People Too: A Diplomatic Chronicle
This book is a candid insider’s take on issues at the core of U.S. foreign policy. Lynn Pascoe writes about…
Service to Businesses and Workers
Service to Businesses and Workers Diplomats help build American prosperity by understanding foreign markets, working to eliminate barriers to trade,…