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U.S. Diplomats: A Vanishing Species?
The news has recently focused on a rare sight: diplomats — in particular, those in the U.S. Foreign Service. With the death of Richard Holbrooke and the continuing WikiLeaks affair, the American people have heard more about this discreet tribe than they have in many years.
But do diplomats matter?
The career of another recently deceased diplomat, arms control negotiator [...]
The ACT Fast Food Essay
For those fretting on how to tackle the essay section of the FSOT, I refer you to this entertaining (and enlightening) guide, titled the the “ACT hamburger essay”:
One of the best things about fast food is not just that it’s quick, but that it’s consistent. Walk into a McDonald’s in Tosserdorf, Germany, and a Big Mac [...]
Getting a Job in the Foreign Service
“Diplomat” The word conjures up images of fancy parties, fist-slamming negotiations, and peacemaking in the great capitals of Europe. The truth of the career is that it’s a job that demands hard work but gives great satisfaction. The State Department has been ranked third among ideal jobs for college graduates, the best place for women to [...]
