The Foreign Service Journal

Now online: the June 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 focuses on economic diplomacy, from tariff turbulence to critical minerals exchange & the dynamics of the Quad.

In this edition, find …

📈“Advancing U.S. Economic Interests Overseas in an Era of Rising Tariffs,” on economic statecraft, today
📈“FAS: Agricultural Economic Diplomacy in Action,” on the exports that account for more than 20 percent of U.S. farm income
📈“Fortifying Minerals Diplomacy: Four Nations, Four Solutions,” on the diplomatic alliance between the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia
📈Our second compilation: “What We’ve Lost: Firsthand Accounts from the Field”
📈“Earning American Credentials Abroad,” an explainer for FS families with college-bound kids

+ more. Read the full edition here 🔗 https://ow.ly/tFuI50W1EcT

Now online (and in the mail): the March Foreign Service Journal features our third “Notes to the New Administration” compilation, plus:

🖊️Defending and the — the American Foreign Service Association's legal response
🖊️A conversation with special representative Nina Hachigian on
🖊️How to “bridge the interagency gap” between military and FS personnel
🖊️Foundational skills for all professionals — cultural competency for effective communications

+ more. Read the full edition here 🔗 https://afsa.org/foreign-service-journal-march2025

members ➡️ American Foreign Service Association recently compiled a new resource to help members be prepared for the unexpected.

See the “Virtual Go Bag” checklist, here: afsa.org/virtual-go-bag

MEMBERS | Every Foreign Service member knows the importance of a Go Bag. You probably have one packed right now. But do you have your employment Go Bag ready? These are the key documents and things you should have in case of a sudden departure.

Make sure you’re prepared for any eventuality & review our “Virtual Go Bag” checklist now: afsa.org/virtual-go-bag

High in the Andes Mountains and two hours from Santiago, Chile, FSO Martin Claessens shot this image of the Inca Lagoon.

❄️ See it in the January-February (link below).

Members of the often face unique tax situations—and we understand that it can get complicated. Check out our 2024 Federal in the January-February for valuable information on:

✅ The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) ✅ New tax updates that could impact your filing ✅ Key deadlines and tips for avoiding penalties. Link in comments, below!