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The State Department said it would continue to support the "people of Ukraine as they bravely defend their country.”
Same-sex couples used to be eligible for spousal visas, given how few countries recognize the right to marry.
Moscow is kicking out American diplomats in a tit-for-tat response to the U.S. reaction to the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the U.K.
She was there to help Tillerson slash budgets and push out diplomats.
Sean Spicer Says U.S. Diplomats Should Get With The Program Or Leave
Sean Spicer Says U.S. Diplomats Should Get With The Program Or Leave
I find it unacceptable when one's patriotism and one's love of country is called into question when one advocates for peaceful means of conflict resolution, for it is also an act of patriotism to work to keep our brave and courageous troops out of harm's way, and to work to create conditions and understanding that ultimately make war less likely.
Today, marathon diplomacy has become more and more related to bureaucratic processes. Often, these processes are put in place to strengthen inclusivity and accountability. They also risk slowing down diplomacy to such an extent that it can harm its effectiveness.
The Delegates' Lounge though served a more useful function than the trivial that this article might initially indicate. It is a common, neutral ground where ambassadors might bump into each other, even if their capitals did not have formal diplomatic relations.