In 1972, during the détente period in U.S.–Soviet relations, the United States handed the Soviets the key to its new…
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In 1972, during the détente period in U.S.–Soviet relations, the United States handed the Soviets the key to its new…
In 1938, in the shadow of the Great Depression came rumblings from Europe of a great war and with it…
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“One of the most respected and versatile diplomats of his generation, four-time ambassador Anthony Quainton provides a detailed and colorful…
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Foreign service officers are often subject to circumstances beyond their control. Such was the case when a diplomatic quarrel occurred…