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This chapter describes how a career diplomat becomes an ambassador starting with entry into the Foreign Service and what it takes to rise up through the ranks. It also provides advice to those considering the Foreign Service as a career and strategies for Foreign Service Officers who want to become an ambassador.
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Jett, D.C. (2022). Becoming an Ambassador—The Foreign Service Route. In: American Ambassadors. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83769-3_2
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