List of U.S. State Department articles
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A man in a white collared shirt raises his right hand as if taking an oath or being sworn in. The image is a black-and-white, close-up shot of his profile. Who Wants to Be an American Diplomat?
The State Department has launched a throwback recruitment campaign following layoffs and changes to diversity policies.
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Woman and baby waiting outside a health clinic. Can Trump Export Zambia’s HIV Success?
Years of investment made certain provinces resilient to aid cuts, but replicating that system is another story.
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An aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from a fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai after a “drone-related incident” on March 16, 2026. What the State Department Got Wrong With the Iran War Evacuations
Ex-diplomats point to a lack of qualified senior staff and a breakdown in trust.
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Kajsa Ollongren, then the Netherland's defence minister, speaking at NATO's headquarters in Brussels on October 11, 2023. European Democracy Is Doing Just Fine, Top EU Official Says
Despite White House claims, the EU’s human rights official argues that “democracy is thriving” on the continent.
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A tall smoke plume billows following an explosion in the United Arab Emirates on March 3, 2026. State Department Refuses Former Staffers’ Help in Middle East Evacuation
Around 250 State Department employees could assist with efforts.
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Olha Stefanishyna speaks into a microphone while sitting in front of U.S. and Ukrainian flags. U.S. Warned Ukraine Not to Strike American Investments in Russia
Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington said a Ukrainian attack on Novorossiysk triggered the reprimand.
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A smiling woman holding a sign that reads "Thank you America's diplomats" stands in the foreground of a group of supporters outside of the U.S. State Department. Judge Bans Trump From Laying off Hundreds of Diplomats Through January
The six-week injunction covers roughly 250 foreign service officers.
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In a crowd of people standing outside, one woman wearing sunglasses holds aloft a hand-written sign that reads in part, "State Department: Thank you for your service." U.S. Diplomats Take Trump to Court Over Mass Firings
The U.S. Foreign Service officers union seeks an injunction to prevent nearly 250 terminations.
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A woman sits in a clinic exam room with a blood pressure cuff on her arm, looking to the side with a serious expression. A nurse in a white uniform shirt stands nearby. Medical supplies and medication bottles are arranged on a small shelf against the wall, which is covered with charts and papers. The End of Ending AIDS
As the Trump administration pledges to meet global health targets, it has terminated some of its best tools for doing so.
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Two visibly emotional women who have just been laid-off from their jobs move to embrace each other in front of a crowd of their former co-workers outside of the U.S. State Department. Shutdown Deal Gives Laid-Off U.S. Diplomats Hope for Reprieve
The continuing resolution could postpone the end for some State Department employees on leave.
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U.S. troops in camouflage uniforms are seen from behind as they walk along a path in front of the U.S. Capitol. The sun rises in the background, glinting on the building's white dome with a bright burst of light. U.S. Government Shutdown Sorely Tests National Security State
One month into federal funding shortfall, U.S. defense and diplomacy resources are being stretched.
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An illustration shows the back of a person wearing a graduation cap with a globe motif on it. A hand reaches in to move a locator pin on the top of the cap/map. So You Want to Work in International Affairs
A veteran practitioner’s 12 tips to land that first job.
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Fired U.S. State Department workers leave the Harry S. Truman Building in Washington on July 11. Trump’s State Department Cuts Are a Self-Inflicted Wound
The reforms were more about making headlines than strengthening U.S. diplomacy.
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Scaffolding is seen on the U.S. Department of State headquarters on July 11. Trump’s State Department Reforms Are Necessary
These changes are a first step toward reorienting the institution for today’s geopolitical challenges.
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Crowds watch outside of Stonewall National Monument as people take part in the 2025 NYC Pride March in New York City. The U.S. Is Abandoning the Global Fight for Equality
Washington is increasingly playing a central role in the backlash against LGBTQ people.
