The MAGAfication of the State Department
The Powers That Be: Daily
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Shaping Diplomacy: The Impact of Political Loyalty on State Department Recruitment
This chapter explores the shifts in recruitment practices at the State Department, emphasizing the impact of political loyalty on hiring decisions. It raises concerns about the implications of bringing in younger staff aligned with Trump's ideology, especially in relation to the more experienced diplomatic strategies of global competitors like Russia and China.
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