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Domestic Dividend: Part III
As Dean Rusk, former U.S. Secretary of State, once said, “The Peace Corps will make its greatest contribution to foreign policy by not being a part of foreign policy.” It’s a concept the agency has had to navigate since.
The Domestic Dividend: Part II
It wasn’t until the late 1980s that Harvard political scientist Joseph Nye coined the term “soft power,” but Peace Corps fit Nye’s description: a foreign policy tool that achieves desired outcomes through attraction rather than coercion.
The Domestic Dividend: Part I
How do you measure the value of transformation? Ask almost any RPCV if their service was worth it and you get a resounding “Yes.” But ask the average American taxpayer and you may get a different answer.
Patchwork of Peace
The Patchwork of Peace quilt, created in 1990 at the National Peace Corps Association conference in Eugene, Oregon, is both a historical artifact and a symbol—a tactile expression of memory, advocacy, and collective identity among RPCVs. Measuring 27 feet in length and composed of 100 panels contributed by individual Volunteers, this community quilt reflects the intersection of art, activism, and social memory.
On the [Job] Hunt
For the past two years, current and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers have been turning to a new group, RPCVnexus, for career services. RPCVnexus provides a one-stop-shop compiling resources and links from across the Peace Corps community, connection to a network of professionals, regular discussions and events for professional growth, and resume reviews as those applying to opportunities.
Meet Them Where They’re At
Earlier this month, Friends of Tonga launched Tau Laukonga, an exciting pair of Tongan and English reading apps aimed at supporting literacy across both the Kingdom of Tonga and the Tongan diaspora. Each app offers 100+ fun, culturally-relevant books across various difficulty levels, topics, and genres. Moreover, the majority of available books also feature read-along audio narration recorded by native speakers. Tau Laukonga was developed by current Tonga PCV and Friends of Tonga Officer Andrew Pavey, who currently is serving in the village of Houma, Tongatapu. Pavey decided to develop the project when he noticed his students’ low achievement rates...
Conflicts to Watch in 2025
Every year, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) releases its Conflicts to Watch report, and the 2025 edition is an alarming look at where tensions could boil over. From Ukraine and Russia to rising instability in the Sahel and growing U.S.-China tensions over Taiwan, this year’s list warns of conflicts that could shape global security.
Books, Partners, and Possibility
As international assistance programs come under intense scrutiny and resources continue to be cut, one Volunteer's experience shows the linkages between organizations seeking to create a more just and equitable world.
Americans Need to Know
The Peace Corps, simply put, helps improve the U.S.’s image worldwide, writes RPCV and Professor of Government and International Affairs at Kennesaw State University Thomas J Nisley in The Conversation.
The University Pipeline
In the midst of budget cuts, Peace Corps announces its annual rankings of top Peace Corps-producing schools, with the University of Wisconsin-Madison topping the charts.
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