Journey to Become a Diplomat: With a Guide to Careers in World Affairs Book

Journey to become a Diplomat: With a Guide to Careers in World Affairs, published by FPA Global Vision Books, follows the distinguished public service career of George Cunningham, currently serveing as Counselor at the European Commission Representation in Nicosia, Cyprus. Cunningham, who has served with the United Nations and the European Union, began his journey to a career in world affairs with a trek the length of Africa. His compelling story of discovery and career path in Europe and the United States offers inspiration and valuable guidance to all who seek that precious goal: becoming a diplomat. Following a stint in the British Army and studies at Oxford University, Cunningham embarked on his journey in Egypt in 1979 and ended in Cape Town, South Africa more than two years later. The trip took him over seven-thousand miles and through nine countries. (Eighty percent of his travel was on foot!) This "African Odyssey" gave Cunningham unique insights to the problems facing the world and later served as his inspiration to found the all-voluntary organization PACE International Affairs. The Guide to Careers in World Affairs, an authoritative guide for any student planning a career in world affairs, focuses on the employment opportunities in international relief organizations, the United Nations as well as the diplomatic corps of both the United States and the European Union. Cunningham also provides guidance about planning a career in public service and what it takes to become a professional diplomat discussing details of how he went about securing positions, what it is like to serve and describing on-the-job experiences at his posts. The Guide to Careers includes a brief overview of each organization, contact information for internships and job postings, as well as application procedures and deadlines. FPA Global Vision Books is an imprint of the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world.Read More