David J. Smith

International Affairs Careers in the 21st Century, Washington, DC, 10/26/17

This upcoming event in DC on careers in the 21st century might be worth considering if you looking for work! It will be held Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cosmos Club. It is sponsored by APSIA and the University of Washington. For registration and more information, click below

U.S. Diplomacy Center Launches Diplomacy Simulations Program

If you are an educator who focuses on global topics and uses experiential approaches in teaching and learning, you should consider using some of the simulations recently developed and made available by the U.S. Diplomacy Center (part of the U.S. Department of State). The simulation topics include: International Migration Crisis: Human Rights and Border SecurityContinueContinue reading “U.S. Diplomacy Center Launches Diplomacy Simulations Program”

The Art of the 2-Minute Strategic Share

I spend a lot of time at conferences and meetings, and often am struck by the failure of young professionals to take advantage of the opportunity to meet with senior folks in their field. I think sometimes they don’t recognize how valuable the time could be, even if they engage in short 2-minute conversations withContinueContinue reading “The Art of the 2-Minute Strategic Share”