| Sumario: | David Allen's article "Every Citizen a Statesman?" provides a comprehensive account of the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) and its role in shaping public discussion on U.S. foreign policy in the 1930s and 1940s. The FPA, founded in 1918, aimed to promote a more democratic foreign policy by engaging and informing the public. Women played a significant role in the FPA's leadership, particularly in the research department. However, as the Cold War intensified, the FPA faced challenges in maintaining public engagement, and its funding shifted towards academic research. Despite its limitations, the FPA's "Great Decisions" project successfully facilitated discussions on foreign policy across the country. Overall, the FPA's efforts to democratize foreign policy were hindered by the complexities of the issues and resistance from policymakers.
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