Peace

We Interrupt the Regularly-Scheduled Program…

Mar 2, 2026

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in Blogs, Diplomacy, Family, Foreign Affairs, Government Studies, Middle East, Peace, Politics, Terrorism, Travel, United States, War, Writing

The start of war against Iran by Israel and the United States requires recognition of others’ service and misery before resuming regularly-scheduled programming on Peace.

Celebrating Peace Corps

Mar 1, 2026

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Ben East

in Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, FSJ, history, Nonfiction, Peace, Peace Corps, Profiles in Service, publishing, Travel, War, Writing

Sixty-five years ago today, March 1, 1961, President Kennedy signed the Executive Order that created a Peace Corps within the Department of State.

Christmas Sanctuary

Dec 26, 2025

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Ben East

in Blogs, Christmas, Family, Health, Holidays, India, Inspiration, Nature, Peace, Seasons, Time, Travel, Writing

A boating excursion on India’s Kavery River brought unexpected sightings and peaceful reflection as we move from the holidays to preparing for the new year

Publication Announcement

Mar 11, 2025

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Ben East

in Books, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Government Studies, Nonfiction, Peace, Peace Corps, Reading, Washington, Writing

From the first generation of Peace Corps Volunteers emerged 50 future ambassadors, protagonists in some of our nation’s most dramatic events over the last 65 years.

Jimmy Carter

Dec 29, 2024

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Ben East

in Africa, Foreign Affairs, Government Studies, Health, Inspiration, Peace, Politics, Travel, Washington

I met him in Accra when the Carter Center visited Ghana for an update on its Guinea Worm eradication program. He was humble, polite, and eager to hear from the embassy briefers.