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Ambassador Caroline Kennedy? We Could Do Worse

Nicholas Kralev | Posted 04.02.2013 | Politics
Nicholas Kralev

Aside from the lack of language skills, Kennedy is a much better choice than most campaign bundlers who get plush ambassadorial posts for no other reason than having fundraised for the winning presidential candidate.

Selling Ambassadorships Is as American as Apple Pie

Dennis Jett | Posted 01.22.2013 | Politics
Dennis Jett

The United States prides itself on having a market economy. But does that philosophy really have to extend to the selling of government jobs as well?

Ambassador Wintour? Is Diplomacy a Profession or a Hobby?

Nicholas Kralev | Posted 02.04.2013 | World
Nicholas Kralev

Diplomacy today is about much more than just being "the face" of the United States to the host country or about throwing and attending parties. There is no evidence that Anna Wintour would be good at that.

The Top 3 Security Threats the UN General Assembly Must Address

Michael Shank | Posted 11.28.2012 | World
Michael Shank

What we say, do, and eat has global implications, and on these three major security frontiers we must do better: religious, food and climate security. Each of us has a role to play, and each of us is capable of making a difference.

No More Benghazis

Joseph Blady, M.D. | Posted 11.12.2012 | Politics
Joseph Blady, M.D.

To continue on our current foreign policy course means more dead soldiers, more dead Foreign Service personnel, and more wasted resources. The rest of the world is willing to shed blood. It shouldn't be ours.

White House pulls ambassador-nominee accused of drunk driving

The Center for Public Integrity | Posted 08.29.2012 | Politics
The Center for Public Integrity

By Fred Schulte and Michael BeckeliWatch NewsThe White House has withdrawn the nomination of Washington attorney Timothy M. Broas -- a top Obama cam...

Joshua Hersh

Matthew Bryza, Former Ambassador To Azerbaijan, Responds To Oil Job Controversy

HuffingtonPost.com | Joshua Hersh | Posted 06.20.2012 | World

Matthew Bryza, the former U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan, is responding to a recent flurry of controversy over reports that he had joined the board of ...

The Bangkok Bombing Attributed to Iran: A Scene From a Keystone Kops Movie or a Clever or Rushed Maneuver by the Iranians?

Haggai Carmon | Posted 04.18.2012 | World
Haggai Carmon

Did the three suspected Iranians terrorists in Bangkok reenact a scene from the early 1920s silent film comedies -- the Keystone Kops featuring clumsy...

A Fond Farewell From Washington

Nigel Sheinwald | Posted 03.07.2012 | World
Nigel Sheinwald

I leave Washington today after over four years as the British Ambassador. It's been a fascinating and rewarding time to represent Britain in this country.

Embajadors in Spain

Susan Lewis Solomont | Posted 02.13.2012 | Home
Susan Lewis Solomont

We arrived in Spain a week ago Saturday (Jan 9, 2010), and have been very warmly welcomed. Our residence is beautiful and we're beginning to settle into our home.

Christina Wilkie

Second Obama Donor In Two Years Headed To Luxembourg

HuffingtonPost.com | Christina Wilkie | Posted 08.29.2011 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- President Obama has announced the nomination of the second U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg in as many years: Florida real estate developer...

Obama Appoints Jeremy Bernard as White House Social Secretary

David Mixner | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
David Mixner

Jeremy Bernard will be the first male ever to serve as White House Social Secretary. Indefatigable, unfailingly affable and extremely knowledgeable, no one deserves this prestigious appointment more.

Clinton Convenes Unprecedented Mass Meeting Of U.S. Ambassadors

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | World

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is convening an unprecedented mass meeting of U.S. ambassadors. The top envoys from near...

The Ambassador's Toast: Remembering Richard Holbrooke

Priya Bery | Posted 05.25.2011 | Impact
Priya Bery

Holbrooke's style of diplomacy, rooted in taking risks and championing humanity, is something we must pass on for generations and cultivate in future in leaders.

Why Lebanese Diplomacy Is Irrelevant in Washington

Hussain Abdul-Hussain | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Hussain Abdul-Hussain

Beauty pageants often arch an eyebrow in today's climate of political correctness. The Lebanese embassy in Washington, however, has taken celebrating beauty pageants to a whole new level.

The Art of the Receiving Line at Official Functions

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Lisa Mirza Grotts

A receiving line is the perfect opportunity for guests and hosts to meet one another at a large event. They are only essential for groups of fifty or more, when it's otherwise impossible for the hosts to greet everyone individually.

Obama Can Now Replace Bryza With a New Nominee as Ambassador to Azerbaijan

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Harut Sassounian

At this point, the ideal option for Obama would be to abandon Matthew Bryza's flawed candidacy for ambassador to Azerbaijan and name another less controversial nominee who could be confirmed by the Senate.

Crazy or Reasonable Belief? The Latest From the Blagojevich Trial

Tamara N. Holder | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Tamara N. Holder

Thus far in the trial, we have not heard one Obama advisor tell Blagojevich, "No, you cannot seek something in exchange from Obama. That is illegal and you will go to prison." Not once.

I Can't Live Without Twitter But Tumblr Is Just Better

Ramon Nuez | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Ramon Nuez

I consider myself an unofficial brand ambassador for Tumblr. I use it consistently and speak about it constantly. Tumblr is simply a solid authoring platform.

McChrystal's Revenge: Everyone Hates Karl Eikenberry

Josh Mull | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Josh Mull

I am the Afghanistan Blogging Fellow for The Seminal and Brave New Foundation. You can read my work on The Seminal or at Rethink Afghanistan. The view...

U.S. Brags Haiti Response Is a "Model" While More Than a Million Remain Homeless in Haiti

Bill Quigley | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Bill Quigley

Everyone who has visited since the earthquake reports stories of Haitians helping Haitians, despite the tragically inadequate response of the government and the international community.

Obama: New Ambassadors Nominations Include OSCE And Portugal

Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

President Barack Obama announced five nominees for administration posts on Monday, including several ambassadors. The full list, pending confirmation...

Poop Culture

Robert Rosenthal | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Robert Rosenthal

It seems inevitable that the potty is going public and the continued descent into indignity will be fed by our insatiable consumption of crap TV and tabloid fodder.

Weekly Foreign Affairs Roundup

Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Christopher Herbert and Victoria Kataoka

The Week's Top Stories in Foreign Affairs: Pakistan's Civil War? Facts: Gunmen attack the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, Pakistan on Tuesday and...