Twitter Search / ADSTnews

“Remarks by President Trump to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly” http://45.wh.gov/LeUYsH pic.twitter.com/Fm8LSse417

(@realDonaldTrump) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:19:44 -0400

“Remarks by President Trump to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly” http://45.wh.gov/LeUYsH pic.twitter.com/Fm8LSse417

Al-Qaeda bombed the US embassy in Kenya in 1998. Prudence Bushnell was US ambassador. In this hard-hitting, no-holds-barred account she looks for lessons learned 20 years later. Join us at the book launch Oct. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in Washington. Register now: https://bit.ly/2xOUoiV pic.twitter.com/ksQ3ztoU2B

(@ADSTnews) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:04:51 -0400

Al-Qaeda bombed the US embassy in Kenya in 1998. Prudence Bushnell was US ambassador. In this hard-hitting, no-holds-barred account she looks for lessons learned 20 years later. Join us at the book launch Oct. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in Washington. Register now: https://bit.ly/2xOUoiV pic.twitter.com/ksQ3ztoU2B

South Sudan had “not one tarmac road outside of the capital” at independence in 2011, recalls the USAID mission director in his new ADST #oralhistory. The world’s youngest country still faces myriad challenges. #SouthSudan @USAID @USAIDSouthSudan https://bit.ly/2QUIOMd pic.twitter.com/UGssSZh9hr

(@ADSTnews) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:56:23 -0400

South Sudan had “not one tarmac road outside of the capital” at independence in 2011, recalls the USAID mission director in his new ADST #oralhistory. The world’s youngest country still faces myriad challenges. #SouthSudan @USAID @USAIDSouthSudan https://bit.ly/2QUIOMd pic.twitter.com/UGssSZh9hr

The anniversary of the 1991 military coup overthrowing #Haiti's Jean-Bertrand Aristide is September 29. Our #oralhistory captures the recollections of a senior official at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. @USEmbassyHaiti https://bit.ly/2xCslUQ pic.twitter.com/mfJ0fsZRRc

(@ADSTnews) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:03:26 -0400

The anniversary of the 1991 military coup overthrowing #Haiti's Jean-Bertrand Aristide is September 29. Our #oralhistory captures the recollections of a senior official at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. @USEmbassyHaiti https://bit.ly/2xCslUQ pic.twitter.com/mfJ0fsZRRc

Do embassies still matter? In her just-published ADST #oralhistory, former USIA officer Donna Oglesby (@Winnowingfan) argues that field perspectives are even more critical in an age of globalization and growing nationalism https://bit.ly/2xO40KP Our new London embassy:pic.twitter.com/IKBZzGvZ5K

(@ADSTnews) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:50:33 -0400

Do embassies still matter? In her just-published ADST #oralhistory, former USIA officer Donna Oglesby ( @Winnowingfan) argues that field perspectives are even more critical in an age of globalization and growing nationalism https://bit.ly/2xO40KP Our new London embassy: pic.twitter.com/IKBZzGvZ5K

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, check out ADST's oral histories of American diplomats of Hispanic descent: https://bit.ly/2QUtJKB . One of the best: Peter Romero (pictured), former ambassador to Ecuador and Assistant Secretary @StateDept.pic.twitter.com/kfzlIWVzU0

(@ADSTnews) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:38:07 -0400

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, check out ADST's oral histories of American diplomats of Hispanic descent: https://bit.ly/2QUtJKB . One of the best: Peter Romero (pictured), former ambassador to Ecuador and Assistant Secretary @StateDept. pic.twitter.com/kfzlIWVzU0

Sending my condolences to families who lost loved ones in the ferry accident on Lake Victoria yesterday. During my time as Ambassador to Tanzania, Lake Victoria was one of my favorite spots to visit with my family.

(@USAIDMarkGreen) — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:00:44 -0400

Sending my condolences to families who lost loved ones in the ferry accident on Lake Victoria yesterday. During my time as Ambassador to Tanzania, Lake Victoria was one of my favorite spots to visit with my family.

Yesterday approx 50 reps from diplomatic training academies worldwide visited @FSIatState to learn how the US trains its foreign affairs professionals. During his introduction, FSI Dir Marc Ostfield explained why FSI’s been called “Hogwarts for US diplomats.” @IFDT_tweetspic.twitter.com/7sHFTU1thM

(@FSIatState) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:13:49 -0400

Yesterday approx 50 reps from diplomatic training academies worldwide visited @FSIatState to learn how the US trains its foreign affairs professionals. During his introduction, FSI Dir Marc Ostfield explained why FSI’s been called “Hogwarts for US diplomats.” @IFDT_tweets pic.twitter.com/7sHFTU1thM

In Jeddah, I congratulate the leaders of Eritrea and Ethiopia on signing today the Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship, a strong wind of hope for the Horn of Africa and far beyond. I also want to express my deep appreciation to @KingSalman for bringing the parties together.pic.twitter.com/Kf32gl37Hd

(@antonioguterres) — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:08:48 -0400

In Jeddah, I congratulate the leaders of Eritrea and Ethiopia on signing today the Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship, a strong wind of hope for the Horn of Africa and far beyond. I also want to express my deep appreciation to @KingSalman for bringing the parties together. pic.twitter.com/Kf32gl37Hd

Nope, that’s not #HurricaneFlorence. Coast-hugging #HurricaneMitch devastated #Nicaragua in 1998. The US organized a massive disaster response, and Pres. Clinton visited--helping Amb. Gutierrez improve relations 20 years after Nicaragua's bitter civil war. https://bit.ly/2OpmKaV pic.twitter.com/wdlY6Eynqe

(@ADSTnews) — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:24:36 -0400

Nope, that’s not #HurricaneFlorence. Coast-hugging #HurricaneMitch devastated #Nicaragua in 1998. The US organized a massive disaster response, and Pres. Clinton visited--helping Amb. Gutierrez improve relations 20 years after Nicaragua's bitter civil war. https://bit.ly/2OpmKaV pic.twitter.com/wdlY6Eynqe

When the US had diplomatic missions in #Iran, a young Foreign Service Officer travelled with the nomadic Bakhtiari tribe to better understand their culture and politics—and picked up early signs of discontent with the Shah. https://bit.ly/2NEG5HV pic.twitter.com/QoXdsioTDM

(@ADSTnews) — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:01:42 -0400

When the US had diplomatic missions in #Iran, a young Foreign Service Officer travelled with the nomadic Bakhtiari tribe to better understand their culture and politics—and picked up early signs of discontent with the Shah. https://bit.ly/2NEG5HV pic.twitter.com/QoXdsioTDM

After #Russia’s five-day war with #Georgia in 2008, some urged elimination of @USAID’s Russia program. A better idea? Help rebuild the parts of Georgia Russia destroyed. The U.S. was essentially alone in this massive response, recalls a key official. https://bit.ly/2xb2mDu pic.twitter.com/ivkbnCpD6v

(@ADSTnews) — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:40:17 -0400

After #Russia’s five-day war with #Georgia in 2008, some urged elimination of @USAID’s Russia program. A better idea? Help rebuild the parts of Georgia Russia destroyed. The U.S. was essentially alone in this massive response, recalls a key official. https://bit.ly/2xb2mDu pic.twitter.com/ivkbnCpD6v

A 1988 plane crash killed #Pakistan's president and brought Benazir Bhutto to power (the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority country). @USAID was there with an ambitious program to get more girls in school. Fascinating story: https://bit.ly/2NInwT3 pic.twitter.com/pjopsmsw3s

(@ADSTnews) — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:51:48 -0400

A 1988 plane crash killed #Pakistan's president and brought Benazir Bhutto to power (the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority country). @USAID was there with an ambitious program to get more girls in school. Fascinating story: https://bit.ly/2NInwT3 pic.twitter.com/pjopsmsw3s

Today marks a proud moment for the @StateDept. Four of our finest diplomats have been conferred by @POTUS as Career Ambassadors—the highest rank in the U.S. Foreign Service. Congratulations, Philip Goldberg, David Hale, Michele Sison & Dan Smith on this high honor. Much deserved!pic.twitter.com/KsLv58okt1

(@SecPompeo) — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:33:16 -0400

Today marks a proud moment for the @StateDept. Four of our finest diplomats have been conferred by @POTUS as Career Ambassadors—the highest rank in the U.S. Foreign Service. Congratulations, Philip Goldberg, David Hale, Michele Sison & Dan Smith on this high honor. Much deserved! pic.twitter.com/KsLv58okt1

There’s another 9/11.pic.twitter.com/3pzKEF1aLH

(@Mcfarlanddc1) — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 22:44:16 -0400

There’s another 9/11. pic.twitter.com/3pzKEF1aLH

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) (left) congratulates Bob McGee on the just-published biography of his father, the late Sen. Gale McGee (D-WY). #ADST was proud to help sponsor the book and the launch at beautiful DACOR-Bacon House! #Wyoming @SenJohnBarrasso @PotomacBooks @DACORtweetspic.twitter.com/gFmcIy4u37

(@ADSTnews) — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:31:35 -0400

Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) (left) congratulates Bob McGee on the just-published biography of his father, the late Sen. Gale McGee (D-WY). #ADST was proud to help sponsor the book and the launch at beautiful DACOR-Bacon House! #Wyoming @SenJohnBarrasso @PotomacBooks @DACORtweets pic.twitter.com/gFmcIy4u37

A warm welcome to #ADST's Fall 2018 Interns: L-R Vinicius Storck (UMass), Randy Huang (Dartmouth), Simone van Heijst (George Mason), Christina Krisberg (Tulane) and Joseph Baldofsky (College of New Jersey). Not pictured: Mary Claire Simone (Santa Clara). Happy you're here!pic.twitter.com/SOcOqKXnbz

(@ADSTnews) — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:12:28 -0400

A warm welcome to #ADST's Fall 2018 Interns: L-R Vinicius Storck (UMass), Randy Huang (Dartmouth), Simone van Heijst (George Mason), Christina Krisberg (Tulane) and Joseph Baldofsky (College of New Jersey). Not pictured: Mary Claire Simone (Santa Clara). Happy you're here! pic.twitter.com/SOcOqKXnbz

An American contractor was captured and executed by Al-Qaeda in #SaudiArabia in 2004. A few months later, five local personnel died in an attack on our consulate in Jeddah. @StateDept Public Affairs Officer Carol Kalin kept the world informed. Her story: http://bit.ly/2wIBQRF pic.twitter.com/5m4GQo11ix

(@ADSTnews) — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:18:33 -0400

An American contractor was captured and executed by Al-Qaeda in #SaudiArabia in 2004. A few months later, five local personnel died in an attack on our consulate in Jeddah. @StateDept Public Affairs Officer Carol Kalin kept the world informed. Her story: http://bit.ly/2wIBQRF pic.twitter.com/5m4GQo11ix

We're fans of @AmDiplomacy's online journal American Diplomacy. The latest issue features #ADST accounts of #Burma/#Myanmar student protests of 1988 and #oralhistory from two diplomats we lost this summer: Princeton Lyman and Darryl Johnson. Well done! http://unc.edu/depts/diplomat/ pic.twitter.com/f6Eb3NL5JC

(@ADSTnews) — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:02:45 -0400

We're fans of @AmDiplomacy's online journal American Diplomacy. The latest issue features #ADST accounts of #Burma/ #Myanmar student protests of 1988 and #oralhistory from two diplomats we lost this summer: Princeton Lyman and Darryl Johnson. Well done! http://unc.edu/depts/diplomat/ pic.twitter.com/f6Eb3NL5JC

Established at the end of World War I, @StateDept's Diplomatic Courier Service turns 100 this year. @Wired on-line magazine just published this great article on their important work. Those orange bags bring back memories! https://bit.ly/2LXBLyq pic.twitter.com/omJI7eRa95

(@ADSTnews) — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:30:45 -0400

Established at the end of World War I, @StateDept's Diplomatic Courier Service turns 100 this year. @Wired on-line magazine just published this great article on their important work. Those orange bags bring back memories! https://bit.ly/2LXBLyq pic.twitter.com/omJI7eRa95