There have been a number of interesting stories in the news lately (and by lately, I mean last month, because I have sucked as a blogger lately) about the risks of being a diplomat. The articles stem from the deaths of journalists and other Westerners held hostage by ISIS, though I wonder whether some of this is also related to the new show Madam Secretary (which no, I will not review here. A lot of my colleagues hate it, much as my friends in construction hate HGTV, but I am enjoying it and figure anything that shines a positive light on the work we do is a good thing, even if it is not terribly accurate).
I meant to share these sooner, but I don't yet have a desk in my office in our new home and that makes blogging challenging. But hopefully my new desk will arrive tomorrow and I can organize my office so that work up here will be possible.
So for now, I will just share some links with you.
From Federal News Radio: It happened to me: Diplomats recount stories of crisis and survival
From the Center for American Progress: Attacks Against American Diplomats.
From the Washington Post: Reporters’ deaths point to dangers Foreign Service officers also face abroad
Is Paris Burning? Yes, Again!
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