Like many countries, the U.S. has recently grappled with the issue of how to deal with marijuana usage: Should it…
Today in History
Find articles about diplomatic events from each day of the year Here’s a handy calendar of events linked to Moments…
Laos 1973 – No Coup for You!
While the eyes of America were on Vietnam, another war was being fought next door in Laos. Involvement of the…
Operation Eagle Pull before the Fall of Phnom Penh
It took place in the shadow of the dramatic evacuation from Saigon, which signaled the close of an era and…
“I’m still a dip kid”
Kathleen Turner was one of the iconic actresses of the 1980’s, starring in such movies as Romancing the Stone, Jewel…
Fascinating Figures
Diplomacy and foreign policy attract some of the smartest, most dedicated, and most interesting figures in every generation. In this…
Your Diplomats at Work
Back to Memoirs and Occasional Papers Your Diplomats at Work: A Comedy in Seven Acts Your Diplomats at Work is…
Danger Zones
Back to Memoirs and Occasional Papers Danger Zones: A Diplomat’s Fight for America’s Interests “Ambassador Dean comes across in this…
Mongolia and the United States: A Diplomatic History
Back to Diplomats and Diplomacy Mongolia and the United States: A Diplomatic History “Long before they had diplomatic relations, Mongolia…
The Colonels’ Coup and the American Embassy
Back to Diplomats and Diplomacy The Colonels’ Coup and the American Embassy: A Diplomat’s View of the Breakdown of Democracy…