Being fluent in different languages is a fundamental skill for foreign service. While many foreign service officers learn languages as…
Afghanistan Project-James Dobbins
Ambassador James Dobbins Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: Dr. J. Eva Meharry Initial interview date:…
Afghanistan Project–Herbie Smith
Herbie Smith Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: William Hammink Initial interview date: January 2023 Copyright…
Afghanistan Project-Jonathan Addleton
Ambassador Jonathan Addleton Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: Joe Relk Initial interview date: December 3,…
Afghanistan Project–Hugo Llorens
Ambassador Hugo Llorens Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: Robin Matthewman Initial interview date: September 22,…
Afghanistan Project – P. Michael McKinley
Ambassador P. Michael McKinley Excerpt from Foreign Affairs Oral History Project Interviewed by: Robin Matthewman Initial interview date: November 1,…
Afghanistan Project – Ronald Neumann
Ambassador Ronald Neumann Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021 Interviewed by: Joe Relk Initial interview date: October 28,…
The Peace After Chaos—Genocide in Burundi
Welcome to Burundi For former United States Ambassador to Gabon and São Tomé and Príncipe, Joseph C. Wilson IV, the…
Breaking Institutional Barriers: How the State Department Became Less of a Boys’ Club
In the 1960s, the U.S. was still grappling with its new role as a world leader. For nearly two decades,…
From Armistice Day to Veterans Day: Honoring Veterans Who Became U.S. Diplomats
Annually, as a sign of respect, Americans observe a moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day…