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
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...
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#Insightsadst.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#ADSTInsightsadst.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 #OnThisDayadst.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...
