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State Department Response to the Holocaust—Jewish Refugees and Attempts to Enter the United States during WWII
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Eye on the World: A Life in International Service
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Marie Yovanovitch: Lessons from the Edge
Marie Yovanovitch was at the height of her diplomatic career when it all came crashing down. In the middle of…
Combating Illicit Trade in Ancient Art to Protect the Cultural Heritage of Mankind
The study of ancient art in museum collections has long been a stimulus to the human spirit and an important…
The 2012 Egyptian Elections: A Democratic Dilemma
In June of 2012, Elizabeth Jones found herself being transferred to the Near East Bureau in the Department of State.…
The Impact of Culture on Negotiation Tactics During the Cold War
The Cold War started after the end of World War II and lasted until the fall of the Soviet Union.…
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A Jack of All Trades: Working Without Foreign Service Nationals in Moscow
Foreign service officers are often subject to circumstances beyond their control. Such was the case when a diplomatic quarrel occurred…