Category: War

Profile: Parker Borg

Sep 9, 2025

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Ben East

in Africa, Books, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Government Studies, Peace Corps, Profiles in Service, War, Washington, Writing

Sketches of distinguished American diplomats from my forthcoming book, Profiles in Service.
Launch of New Podcast

Sep 4, 2025

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Ben East

in Africa, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Government Studies, history, Inspiration, Malawi, Podcast, Politics, Travel, War, Washington

Novelist Ben East introduces a new podcast about building international relations for a stronger America.
Happy Birthday

Jun 14, 2025

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Ben East

in history, Movies, satire, War

250 years ago the 2nd Continental Congress formed the Continental Army to throw off the yoke of tyranny.
And They’re Off!

Oct 20, 2024

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Ben East

in Family, Government Studies, Non-Fiction, NPS, Politics, Running, Virginia, War

I headed down off the knoll and onto the course, tracking my son’s progress along fields of long-buried soldiers and lost, dud ordnance, gamely chasing a PR in the glory of his youth.