Wall Street Journal

Are Diplomats Ready to Defend U.S. Interests?

As a 31-year veteran of the Foreign Service, I am dismayed by the suggestion that passing the Foreign Service Officer Test would no longer be a requirement for recruitment into our diplomatic corps ...
Wall Street Journal

In Defense of the Foreign Service Officer Test

Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kyle Peterson, Allysia Finley and Dan Henninger. Images: Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly Since 1924, anyone who wants to become an American ...
Washington Examiner

Interest in State Department’s Foreign Service declining and some blame Trump: Report

The number of Americans who took the Foreign Service exam was down 26 percent in June from the same month the previous year, sparking concerns about what President Trump’s administration may be doing ...
The Hoya

State Department Director General Discusses Foreign Service Careers

While Georgetown students often imagine exotic, international careers in the foreign service, many are confused by the complicated and competitive application process. U.S. State Department Director ...
The Tufts Daily

As Foreign Service increases corps, students may find future diplomatic careers viable

For thousands of upcoming college graduates, the thought of entering into the labor force is dismal, if not completely unbearable. A sagging economy coupled with a rising unemployment rate have made ...
Christian Science Monitor

Are you smarter than a US diplomat? Take our Foreign Service Exam.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...