State Department Overhaul: Massive Staff Cuts Spark Outcry | JQJO

The US State Department is undergoing a major restructuring, involving a 15% reduction in its Washington-based staff. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the overhaul, aiming to streamline processes and eliminate what he calls a 'bloated bureaucracy'. However, critics, including former diplomats, warn that the cuts will damage institutional knowledge and negatively impact US foreign policy effectiveness, particularly concerning human rights and global influence, potentially leaving the US lagging behind rivals like China.