foreign service

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Michael holds a B.S. in foreign service from Georgetown University, an M.A. in Russian studies from Indiana University at Bloomington and a PhD in history from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

At one point in February, Marocco tried ordering the immediate return of foreign service officers stationed abroad.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

Not long after that job ended, Merry retired from the foreign service.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2024

Consulate in Paris, though he had no experience in the foreign service.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2024

My aunt made great outcry against my going soldiering in foreign service.

From The MS. in a Red Box by Hamilton, John Arthur