The war in Ukraine is bloody testimony to the need for conducting international relations by peaceful means. Arkansas has produced a number of diplomats, some being political appointees while others were State Department professionals. While it is impossible to discuss every diplomat with an Arkansas connection, some stand out for their accomplishments, while others are notable for their failures.
The war in Ukraine is bloody testimony to the need for conducting international relations by peaceful means. Arkansas has produced a number of diplomats, some being political appointees while others were State Department professionals. While it is impossible to discuss every diplomat with an Arkansas connection, some stand out for their accomplishments, while others are notable for their failures.
More than a century ago, Clifton R. Breckenridge, an Arkansan serving as American minister to Russia, clearly recognized that Russia posed a threat to American interests.
More than a century ago, Clifton R. Breckinridge, an Arkansan serving as American minister to Russia, clearly recognized that Russia posed a threat to American interests.