Dossier
American Foreign Service Association
Coverage of American Foreign Service Association in the Nexus archive.
- US lacks scores of ambassadors in Africa
The US has over 40 African nations without a Senate-confirmed ambassador, disrupting security and diplomatic efforts. The situation worsened after December's recall of career ambassadors, with high-profile envoys like Massad Boulos handling key negotiations instead of resident ambassadors.
- Where Are America’s Ambassadors?
The Trump administration has left over 100 ambassadorships unfilled, including key positions with allies, undermining traditional diplomacy. Political appointments to friends and donors, such as Kari Lake to Jamaica, reflect a disdain for professional diplomats and exacerbate diplomatic tensions.