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US explores drastic cuts to state department operations

Last updated: April 20, 2025 5:07 pm
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If you have been following the recent developments in US politics, you may have heard about a controversial draft executive order that has been making headlines. The Trump administration has reportedly considered abolishing the US state department agency responsible for policy in Africa and closing many embassies on the continent. This move has sparked a heated debate, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio denouncing the draft as a “hoax.”

According to a document obtained by the Financial Times, the draft executive order also proposes cutting the US president’s envoy for climate, as well as bureaus responsible for human rights, refugees, and US policy at the UN and other international organizations. Additionally, it suggests scaling back US diplomatic operations in Canada, including the embassy in Ottawa.

Rubio has dismissed the draft order as “fake news,” stating that the New York Times article reporting on it is based on a fabricated document. However, some former US officials believe that the draft is legitimate but still in the early stages of development, serving more as a trial balloon than a concrete policy proposal.

The proposed order calls for a reorganization of the state department to align with the White House’s “America First Strategic Doctrine.” This doctrine is described as prioritizing actions that make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. If implemented, the order would mark a significant shift in how the US engages with the world for the next four years and beyond.

One of the most controversial aspects of the draft order is the closure of the Bureau of African Affairs, which has been overseeing US policy in Africa since 1958. Instead, a special envoy for African affairs would be appointed to handle operations in sub-Saharan Africa. The order also calls for the closure of non-essential embassies and consulates in the region, with diplomatic and development operations consolidated under the special envoy’s supervision.

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The proposed changes also include the elimination of the US Agency for International Development and the Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator. These cuts would have a significant impact on US aid and development work, particularly in Africa, where programs like the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have been instrumental in saving millions of lives.

As part of the restructuring, regional bureaus would be replaced by new “corps” for Eurasia, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Indo-Pacific to manage global affairs. The proposal also includes offering buyouts to current foreign service officers and civil service staffers who do not wish to participate in the reorganization.

The potential implications of this draft executive order have sparked concern and debate among policymakers and experts. It remains to be seen how the Trump administration will proceed with these proposed changes and what impact they will have on US foreign policy moving forward.

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