THE FOREIGN SERVICE SHOW

MOOSEY'S MONDAY TIPS: 70 + FOLKS BORN BETWEEN 1941 & 1979

Smart money moves for folks born between 1941 & 1979. Toay's financial world is changing fast, and there are a few smart moves worth considering o to keep your money working for you, not against you.

FOREIGN SERVICE: PUTINS LACK OF SOLDIERS VS. AMERICA'S LACK OF WEAPONS.

Russian and the United States are facing two very different military pressures right now. Russia's challenge is manpower-not enough soldier.

America's challenge is weapons supply, not enough munitions to meet global commitments. Both problems shape the war in Ukraine, but in very different ways.

THE FOREIGN SERVICE_ CANADA_S MEDIA PUSH BACK CANADA'S MEDIA PUSH BACK AS U.S. TARIFF TENSIONS ESCALATE Canada's largest newspaper targeting U.S, states over Turnip's tariff actions fits squarely into the Foreign Service lens because it reflects cross-border political signaling economic retaliation, and public diplomacy through media.

THE FOREIGN SERVICE_ FACE SCANS REPLACING U_S_ AIRPORTS

Facial Scanning used at most of the U.S. Airports. Instead of using your passport, kiosks are set up for passengers to have their faces scanned. There are 2 ways to opt out: U.S. citizen's and Green Card Holders. Who can't opt out? Foreign Nationals entering the U.S. and some airline-run boarding gates.

Immigration Policy and America's Caregiving Shortage is in dire straits according to Newsweek when the administration's immigration agenda has suffered a new setback. With a map, it shows the countries most affected by the stalled policy This setback doesn't just affect foreign nationals abroad-it's a;ready creating a boomerang effect here at home.

When your next-door neighbor knocks on your door and says: I've got a deal for you." or when two nations negotiate a ceasefire the rule is the same: never rush into an agreement you don't fully understand. Or the popular biblical saying: "Fools rush in where Angels fear to tread."

Foreign adversaries are increasingly targeting America’s water systems not to cause immediate chaos, but to test national resilience, expose vulnerabilities, and send geopolitical signals. Recent intrusions — including those linked to Iranian cyber actors — represent a new phase of critical‑infrastructure probing that demands coordinated federal, state, and diplomatic response.

Americans have always flung themselves head-on into wars without thinking through the consequences of their actions. According to recent analysis, every strategic fork in the road leaves the PREZ with fewer viable choices and higher consequences.

Many expats return home to America sooner than later. One major reason is culture shock. Also returning expats experienced moderate re-entry stress. Family is a powerful pull. Taxes come as a shock. Career realities often prove difficult to overcome.

Today, we're talking about how to stay cool without air conditioning.

When I grew up in the 50's and 60's, air conditioning wasn't a

standard item in homes. Attic fans and box units were available, but that's about it. In Europe, hardly anyone uses air conditioning at all. The question remains, how does anyone stay cool without resorting to manufactured coolness. Let's explore how to remain cool, calm, and collective with the centuries-ol-cooling habits that were simple, smart, and surprisingly effective.

Have you ever faced civil unrest in a foreign country? My father did

in Algeria. He was hustled out of the country and put aboard a military transport. He was fortunate. Not many Americans are escorted to a military transport. Do you know what to do in case of civil unrest? Stay tuned and find out