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Challenges and Reforms in U.S. Diplomacy

This chapter analyzes the struggles of the U.S. State Department, focusing on budget cuts and their effects on diplomatic effectiveness. It highlights the internal tensions between the current administration's foreign policy and calls for a stronger diplomatic presence, alongside critiques of past Secretaries of State. The chapter emphasizes the urgent need for reforms to enhance the department's capacity and address systemic issues related to diversity and career progression.

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