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to r/foreignservice by Past-Personality6928
9 months ago
Anyone know some good articles/books on relationships in another country, importance of diplomatic agencies and negotiations?
to r/foreignservice by Zenk2018
3 months ago
Former U.S. ambassador admits to serving as secret agent for Cuba
in Cuba
to r/foreignservice by Zenk2018
3 months 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
3 months ago
‘Mutiny Brewing’ Inside State Department Over Israel-Palestine Policy
in Israel
to r/foreignservice by z399
1 month ago
Can I take the foreign service officer test if I have already applied to be a customs and border patrol officer?
to r/foreignservice by bleepsies
1 year ago
Are there any medical careers in the foreign service or USAID?
to r/foreignservice by Stalked_Like_Corn
10 months ago
Took the FSOT today and I expected to fail but man, not that badly.
to r/foreignservice by FTWkansas
3 months 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
10 months ago
Heads up if you're signing up for the FSOT from abroad.
to r/foreignservice by kjl129
5 months ago
FS but against American imperialism?
to r/foreignservice by jhlee2017
11 months ago
Language phone test compared to in-person test
to r/foreignservice by gentlebot
10 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 IntoTheBreach4
1 month ago
Traveling zoo
to r/foreignservice by IntoTheBreach4
1 month ago
First Consular posting
to r/foreignservice by kjl129
5 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 IntoTheBreach4
1 month ago
FS Classes Indefinitely Postponed
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
11 months ago
NYT: "Trump’s Assault on the State Department Must Be Stopped"