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to r/foreignservice by Past-Personality6928
6 months ago
Anyone know some good articles/books on relationships in another country, importance of diplomatic agencies and negotiations?
to r/foreignservice by Zenk2018
2 hours ago
Former U.S. ambassador admits to serving as secret agent for Cuba
in Cuba
to r/foreignservice by Zenk2018
2 hours ago
Tip Line for info on Former Ambassador Charged with Acting as an Agent for a Foreign Power (Cuba)
in Cuba
to r/foreignservice by Zenk2018
2 hours ago
‘Mutiny Brewing’ Inside State Department Over Israel-Palestine Policy
in Israel
to r/foreignservice by bleepsies
10 months ago
Are there any medical careers in the foreign service or USAID?
to r/foreignservice by FTWkansas
1 day ago
Reading list and current events literature thread. Please post your favorite books, e-magazines, discounts for paid subscriptions, and tips for learning on a budget here!
to r/foreignservice by Madjawa
6 months ago
Heads up if you're signing up for the FSOT from abroad.
to r/foreignservice by kjl129
2 months ago
FS but against American imperialism?
to r/foreignservice by jhlee2017
7 months ago
Language phone test compared to in-person test
to r/foreignservice by gentlebot
6 months ago
Outgoing Syria Envoy Admits Hiding US Troop Numbers; Praises Trump’s Mideast Record: ‘We were always playing shell games,’ says Amb. Jim Jeffrey
in Syria
to r/foreignservice by kjl129
2 months ago
Predicting critical languages in the future?
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
Fighting for U.S. Values Abroad, Black Diplomats Struggle With Challenges at Home
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
U.S. embassy in Seoul displays Black Lives Matter banner in support of anti-racism protests
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
U.S. Diplomats Struggle to Defend Democracy Abroad Amid Crises at Home
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
Fighting words?
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
Government Tries To Help Tens Of Thousands Of Americans Stranded Abroad
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
Trump Administration Adds Six More Countries to Travel Ban
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
Yet another affirmation for those FSOT takers still in doubt about the Oxford Comma
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
'Birth tourism': US steps up scrutiny of pregnant visa applicants
to r/foreignservice by jhlee2017
7 months ago
NYT: "Trump’s Assault on the State Department Must Be Stopped"
to r/foreignservice by jhlee2017
7 months ago
Philadelphia - OA Study Group
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
Social media details to be demanded from visa applicants
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
There’s always next year for FSOT dreams to come true!
to r/foreignservice by ruminativenomad
1 year ago
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First, all FSOTs at US embassies get cancelled, hours later the govt. is reopened. Now this. Anyone else having to rebook travel they just cancelled?
to r/foreignservice by Cleonnali
1 year ago
Arrest- impact on suitability?