Representation is Work
Source: American Diplomacy by Charles A. Ray At a recent event to launch Diplomatic Tradecraft, a book that discusses the day-to-day aspects of diplomacy, a colleague took me to task for saying that “diplomatic receptions are for work, not for fun” to illustrate that the public doesn’t understand what diplomats really do. My colleague said […]
Pamela Spratlen, to be a Member of the Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State
Source: whitehouse.gov Pamela L. Spratlen is an advisor, public speaker, and former diplomat who served for nearly three decades (1990-2019) as a career member of the U.S. Foreign Service. Her tours spanned from Latin America to Western Europe to Russia and Central Asia, and she served as U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic and to […]
In Memoriam: Ambassador (Ret.) Bismarck Myrick (December 23, 1940 – September 29, 2024)
Amb. Susan Rice on the importance of DEI and U.S. Leadership, especially with respect to VP Kamala Harris
From CNN.com: Former UN ambassador Susan Rice speaks with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer about a comment made by Rep. Ted Burchett (R-TN) calling Vice President Kamala Harris a “DEI hire.”
Support for International Affairs Fellows
On July 10, International House in the Dupont Circle area brought International Affairs Program Fellows together from the Thomas Pickering, Charles B. Rangel, Donald F. Payne, and USDA Fellows together. Amb. Pamela L Spratlen represented support from ABAA.
In Memoriam: Ambassador Sue K. Brown (August 19, 1948 – May 14, 2024)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Ambassador Sue K. Brown. Her loss is felt profoundly by the Embassy staff, the Montenegrin people, and her friends, family, and colleagues around the world. During her tenure from 2011 to 2015, Ambassador Brown made significant contributions to Montenegro’s military and rule of law reforms, firmly […]
Diplomatic Reception Brings Fellows Together at State
On June 5, at the Museum of American Diplomacy, housed in the U.S. State Department, ABAA and its partner, the Thursday Luncheon Group (TLG), hosted the annual summer reception for Fellows of the Department’s prestigious fellowships for recruitment and diversity – Thomas F. Pickering, Charles B. Rangel programs. TLG VP Ms. Krystle Norman represented ABAA’s […]
Major General Jerome Gary Cooper, USMC (Retired), October 2, 1936 – April 27, 2024
Major General Jerome Gary Cooper, USMC (Retired), was called to be with the Lord on the morning of April 27, 2024.
Women’s History Month: Honoring the Many “Firsts” of African American Female Ambassadors
When I take a historical look at Black Women in international affairs, I immediately think of outstanding figures such as Patricia Roberts Harris, the first Black female ambassador, and others who followed her including Ambassador Mabel M. Smythe, then later in 1990 Ambassador Aurelia E. Brazeal who became the first African American female Foreign Service […]
Explanation of Vote Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Following the Adoption of a UNSC Resolution on the Situation in the Middle East
Thank you, Mr. President. At the top, I want to express my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of last week’s terrorist attack in Moscow. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and stand in solidarity with the Russian people in grieving the loss of life from this horrific event. Colleagues, today, this […]
