Tag: Tanzania

Without a Country

Feb 5, 2024

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Ben East

in Africa, Foreign Affairs, Malawi, Non-Fiction, Peace Corps, Travel

Just that morning, without a visa, I’d talked my way across the border. A little patience, a little humility, small Kwacha, and Dunhill cigarettes solved the visa problem.
Foreign Service Writings

Nov 4, 2018

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Ben East

in About, Book Reviews, Foreign Affairs, Government Studies, Peace Corps, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism, Travel, Writing

My favorite Foreign Service Journal issue of the year is out! All the recently published books by writers affiliated with America’s proud diplomatic corps are listed in one tight package this month. Pick up a few titles and learn about the Foreign Service. Read about how we promote U.S. interests and protect our citizens overseas.…