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Trying to win a March Madness bracket? Imagine a game between American and Finnish diplomats in the midst of multilateral security negotiations. Read Jonathan Greenwald’s account of athletic delegates and the spirit of friendly competition on the court: is.gd/mQSeu9
April 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Trying to win a March Madness bracket? Imagine a game between American and Finnish diplomats in the midst of multilateral security negotiations. Read Jonathan Greenwald’s account of athletic delegates and the spirit of friendly competition on the court: is.gd/mQSeu9
March 16: On this day in 1968, the My Lai massacre devastated villages and resulted in hundreds of deaths in Vietnam, leaving a deep scar on the history of U.S. military offensives. Look back at the Vietnam War through the eyes of some U.S. diplomats: is.gd/lS20WJ
April 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM
March 16: On this day in 1968, the My Lai massacre devastated villages and resulted in hundreds of deaths in Vietnam, leaving a deep scar on the history of U.S. military offensives. Look back at the Vietnam War through the eyes of some U.S. diplomats: is.gd/lS20WJ
#MarchMadness isn't confined to basketball courts. Amidst the March Madness frenzy, let's not forget the real battles we have faced. Explore the vital role of arms control and disarmament in bringing about greater geopolitical stability: adst.org/2016/01/stop...
April 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM
#MarchMadness isn't confined to basketball courts. Amidst the March Madness frenzy, let's not forget the real battles we have faced. Explore the vital role of arms control and disarmament in bringing about greater geopolitical stability: adst.org/2016/01/stop...
March 19: Celebrating International Day of Abolishing Racial Discrimination! Let's honor pioneers like Barbara M. Watson, the first Black and female Assistant Secretary of State, whose trailblazing efforts in consular affairs inspire us all: adst.org/2021/04/assi...
April 24, 2024 at 3:28 PM
March 19: Celebrating International Day of Abolishing Racial Discrimination! Let's honor pioneers like Barbara M. Watson, the first Black and female Assistant Secretary of State, whose trailblazing efforts in consular affairs inspire us all: adst.org/2021/04/assi...
During #SocialWorkMonth, we celebrate the remarkable Jeanne Foote North, whose journey epitomizes dedication and service. From teaching in Hawaii to managing social programs overseas, her legacy of compassion and advocacy leaves a lasting impact: adst.org/OH%20TOCs/No...
April 24, 2024 at 3:28 PM
During #SocialWorkMonth, we celebrate the remarkable Jeanne Foote North, whose journey epitomizes dedication and service. From teaching in Hawaii to managing social programs overseas, her legacy of compassion and advocacy leaves a lasting impact: adst.org/OH%20TOCs/No...
Happy #IrishHeritageMonth! Let's celebrate the contributions of Irish-American diplomats featured in ADST's fascinating accounts. Explore the shared history and enduring bond between Ireland and the United States: adst.org/2017/04/irel...
April 24, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Happy #IrishHeritageMonth! Let's celebrate the contributions of Irish-American diplomats featured in ADST's fascinating accounts. Explore the shared history and enduring bond between Ireland and the United States: adst.org/2017/04/irel...
March on with ADST as we uncover another Moment in U.S. Diplomatic History! From diplomatic breakthroughs to challenges, explore the Dayton Peace Accords and the complexities of international relations. #ForeignPolicy #Insights adst.org/2014/11/the-...
April 24, 2024 at 3:26 PM
March on with ADST as we uncover another Moment in U.S. Diplomatic History! From diplomatic breakthroughs to challenges, explore the Dayton Peace Accords and the complexities of international relations. #ForeignPolicy #Insights adst.org/2014/11/the-...
As March winds down, we continue to share compelling moments in U.S. diplomatic history. Explore the dramatic events surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, which symbolized the end of the Cold War era. #DiplomaticLegacy #ADSTInsights adst.org/2013/11/the-...
April 24, 2024 at 3:25 PM
As March winds down, we continue to share compelling moments in U.S. diplomatic history. Explore the dramatic events surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, which symbolized the end of the Cold War era. #DiplomaticLegacy #ADSTInsights adst.org/2013/11/the-...
March 25: During WWII, the Nazis set their sights on Yugoslavia, pressuring it to join the Axis Powers, as Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria had done earlier. Prince Regent Paul finally relented and signed a pact #OnThisDay in 1941. Learn more about this: adst.org/2015/04/the-...
April 24, 2024 at 3:25 PM
March 25: During WWII, the Nazis set their sights on Yugoslavia, pressuring it to join the Axis Powers, as Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria had done earlier. Prince Regent Paul finally relented and signed a pact #OnThisDay in 1941. Learn more about this: adst.org/2015/04/the-...
Janice Bay entered the FS in 1967, and was one of only 8 other women in the 80th Foreign Service Class. She had a very eventful stint while stationed in Saudi Arabia during the female driving ban. To read more about her experience click here: adst.org/2019/07/shes...
April 24, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Janice Bay entered the FS in 1967, and was one of only 8 other women in the 80th Foreign Service Class. She had a very eventful stint while stationed in Saudi Arabia during the female driving ban. To read more about her experience click here: adst.org/2019/07/shes...
AI is on the rise in the new age of technology. People are now using it in their everyday lives. Diplomats are also figuring out what AI means in the terms of global affairs. To read more about how AI affects international relations please visit: adst.org/2023/07/a-di...
April 24, 2024 at 3:24 PM
AI is on the rise in the new age of technology. People are now using it in their everyday lives. Diplomats are also figuring out what AI means in the terms of global affairs. To read more about how AI affects international relations please visit: adst.org/2023/07/a-di...
The world has seen who Vladimir Putin really is. Did you know that while President George W. Bush thought Putin was charismatic and trustworthy, FSO Robert Andrew thought differently, noting Putin’s “icy cold” glare? Read more about this interaction: adst.org/2023/01/vlad...
April 24, 2024 at 3:21 PM
The world has seen who Vladimir Putin really is. Did you know that while President George W. Bush thought Putin was charismatic and trustworthy, FSO Robert Andrew thought differently, noting Putin’s “icy cold” glare? Read more about this interaction: adst.org/2023/01/vlad...
March 29: #OnThisDay in 1979 the House Select Committee on Assassinations in Congress released its final report on the killing of John F. Kennedy. It took over 15 years for Congress to finish the investigation. Read more on the aftermath of JFK's death: adst.org/2013/11/the-...
April 24, 2024 at 3:20 PM
March 29: #OnThisDay in 1979 the House Select Committee on Assassinations in Congress released its final report on the killing of John F. Kennedy. It took over 15 years for Congress to finish the investigation. Read more on the aftermath of JFK's death: adst.org/2013/11/the-...
When April Fool’s Day rolls around, local officials may pull pranks on Foreign Service Officers, who in turn have occasionally played jokes on their fellow officers and superiors (which does not always go over so well). Read more here from ADST: adst.org/2014/03/apri...
April 24, 2024 at 3:19 PM
When April Fool’s Day rolls around, local officials may pull pranks on Foreign Service Officers, who in turn have occasionally played jokes on their fellow officers and superiors (which does not always go over so well). Read more here from ADST: adst.org/2014/03/apri...
Happy April Fools! How does April Fools’ Day fit into the Foreign Service? Learn more about how the State Department honors this unique holiday: adst.org/2014/03/apri...
April 24, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Happy April Fools! How does April Fools’ Day fit into the Foreign Service? Learn more about how the State Department honors this unique holiday: adst.org/2014/03/apri...
This April we celebrate #EarthMonth! In honor of our planet explore how U.S. Foreign Service Officers contribute to protecting our Earth through the negotiations of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change here: adst.org/2015/12/nego...
April 24, 2024 at 3:18 PM
This April we celebrate #EarthMonth! In honor of our planet explore how U.S. Foreign Service Officers contribute to protecting our Earth through the negotiations of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change here: adst.org/2015/12/nego...
#OnThisDay (Apr. 3) in 1948, U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed into law George C. Marshall’s post-World War II plan to aid in European recovery. Read excerpts from those directly involved in the Marshall Plan’s development and implementation: adst.org/2015/05/the-...
April 24, 2024 at 3:17 PM
#OnThisDay (Apr. 3) in 1948, U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed into law George C. Marshall’s post-World War II plan to aid in European recovery. Read excerpts from those directly involved in the Marshall Plan’s development and implementation: adst.org/2015/05/the-...
#OnThisDay in 1968, The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Learn more about how his legacy of non-violence, inclusion, and democracy is continued by the U.S. Foreign Service today here: adst.org/2020/07/do-y...
April 24, 2024 at 3:17 PM
#OnThisDay in 1968, The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Learn more about how his legacy of non-violence, inclusion, and democracy is continued by the U.S. Foreign Service today here: adst.org/2020/07/do-y...
As Allied Foreign Affairs Ministers gather at #NATO Headquarters in Brussels, 75 years after NATO was founded, ADST looks at the factors contributing to the birth of this historic and growing alliance and #Diplomacy. More here: adst.org/2014/10/the-...
April 24, 2024 at 3:16 PM
As Allied Foreign Affairs Ministers gather at #NATO Headquarters in Brussels, 75 years after NATO was founded, ADST looks at the factors contributing to the birth of this historic and growing alliance and #Diplomacy. More here: adst.org/2014/10/the-...
April 5: #OnThisDay in 1951 U.S. citizens Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were sentenced to death under the Espionage Act of 1917 for spying on behalf of the Soviet Union. Read about how espionage affected U.S. diplomats serving in Moscow during the Cold War: adst.org/2013/09/micr...
April 24, 2024 at 3:15 PM
April 5: #OnThisDay in 1951 U.S. citizens Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were sentenced to death under the Espionage Act of 1917 for spying on behalf of the Soviet Union. Read about how espionage affected U.S. diplomats serving in Moscow during the Cold War: adst.org/2013/09/micr...
April 6: #OnThisDay in 1909, Robert Peary and Matthew Henson reached the geographic North Pole. Read about how the Arctic Circle plays into the relationship between Russia and the United States in this archived “Moment” in U.S. Diplomatic History: adst.org/2021/06/envi...
April 24, 2024 at 3:15 PM
April 6: #OnThisDay in 1909, Robert Peary and Matthew Henson reached the geographic North Pole. Read about how the Arctic Circle plays into the relationship between Russia and the United States in this archived “Moment” in U.S. Diplomatic History: adst.org/2021/06/envi...
#Diplomacy after a disaster can take years of dedication to repair relations between governments and restore trust. In this Moment in U.S. Diplomatic History, Eric Terzuolo describes relations after a tragedy in #Italy in 1998. Read his story here: bit.ly/3TMZW7w
April 24, 2024 at 3:14 PM
#Diplomacy after a disaster can take years of dedication to repair relations between governments and restore trust. In this Moment in U.S. Diplomatic History, Eric Terzuolo describes relations after a tragedy in #Italy in 1998. Read his story here: bit.ly/3TMZW7w
Do you know the story of the #cat that almost caused an international crisis? It’s just one of many hilarious stories that come out of working in #foreignaffairs. Our TikTok team explained the story: bit.ly/3vB1byT
April 24, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Do you know the story of the #cat that almost caused an international crisis? It’s just one of many hilarious stories that come out of working in #foreignaffairs. Our TikTok team explained the story: bit.ly/3vB1byT
The 444-day-long Iran Hostage Crisis was a grueling experience. After being taken hostage, FSO Michael Metrinko had little faith in the government’s ability to rescue him. He described his experience in this fascinating Moment: bit.ly/43Swv92
April 24, 2024 at 3:13 PM
The 444-day-long Iran Hostage Crisis was a grueling experience. After being taken hostage, FSO Michael Metrinko had little faith in the government’s ability to rescue him. He described his experience in this fascinating Moment: bit.ly/43Swv92
April 10: #OnThisDay in 1971 ping pong pierced the PRC’s privacy policies! Diplomacy doesn’t always happen between diplomats. Sports players sometimes get the chance to break barriers in ways unattainable by other means. Learn more here: bit.ly/4cKLTrO
April 24, 2024 at 3:12 PM
April 10: #OnThisDay in 1971 ping pong pierced the PRC’s privacy policies! Diplomacy doesn’t always happen between diplomats. Sports players sometimes get the chance to break barriers in ways unattainable by other means. Learn more here: bit.ly/4cKLTrO