Equal Opportunity
By Erica Hall and Krish Das
Under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations, parts of Articles 1 and 2 state, “All humans are born free and equal in dignity and...
Employee Affinity Groups stand against anti-Asian violence
By Malene Carr and Moshtayeen Ahmad
The recent murders of eight people in Atlanta—including four Korean and two Chinese women—a brutal assault on a Filipino woman in New York City, an attack on a Chinese...
Mission Dublin creates virtual professional development program amid pandemic
By Lori John
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to take its toll on the everyday work of Mission Dublin, the deputy chief of mission encouraged a group of volunteers to develop and lead a virtual...
Retirements | June 2021
Civil Service
Dieye, Seydou Ford, Tracy R.Foster, Patrick R.Fredrick, Mark D.Gordon, Marian R.Hallahan, JanmariKnestaut, Andrew T.Levant, Arthur L.Morgan, Rod Quander, Rhoda M.Roots, LindaRussea-Williams, Carol P.Schilling, Michael R.Sigmon, Jane N.Stewart, Craig R.Swanson, Tinya M.Swartz, Tom M.Thompson, Griffin M.White,...
Power of Example
Opening photo: Even in a country often perceived as homogeneous and untouched by racial issues, thousands marched to protest in Tokyo, showcasing their outrage over the death of George Floyd, June 14, 2020. Photo...
Strengthening U.S.-Taiwan maritime cooperation
By Fred Vellucci
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a Coast Guard Working Group...