INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A 16-page draft executive order circulating among U.S
The draft calls for closing nearly all U.S
diplomatic posts in sub-Saharan Africa.It also proposes eliminating bureaus dedicated to democracy, human rights, refugees, and climate
Indo-Pacific.The plan would dissolve the Bureau of African Affairs, replacing it with a small office reporting directly to the White House
National Security Council.Diplomats would no longer maintain a permanent presence in Africa but would instead conduct short, targeted
embassy in Ottawa would see substantial staff cuts, and Canadian affairs would fall under a new, smaller North American office.Largest
Shake-Up of American Diplomacy Since 1789 Proposed by Trump
(Photo Internet reproduction)The draft order mandates the elimination of the Foreign Service entrance exam, replacing it with a regionally
DiplomacyThe department would offer buyouts to staff through September 30, with many employees expected to receive paid leave or termination
Internal documents suggest the department could lose up to half its budget and close 10 embassies and 17 consulates worldwide.The proposal
also targets educational and diversity programs
Additionally, contracts with Howard University for diversity fellowships would end.The order calls for expanded use of artificial
intelligence in drafting documents and policy planning, aiming to streamline operations and cut costs
Supporters argue the overhaul would eliminate waste and align diplomacy with national interests.Critics warn it would erode decades of
Key elements require congressional notification and face likely legal challenges.Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the White House have
story is a dramatic pivot toward a leaner, more centralized, and ideologically aligned diplomatic corps
This shift has significant implications for U.S
business, security, and international engagement.
