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What's behind vacant ambassadorial posts under Biden admin

What's behind vacant ambassadorial posts under the Biden admin, and why it's a problem

12/14/2021

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What's behind vacant ambassadorial posts under Biden admin

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What's behind vacant ambassadorial posts under the Biden admin, and why it's a problem

Nearly one year into office, the Biden administration is still missing ambassadors in key parts of the world — including India and Pakistan. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee considered candidates for those two posts Tuesday — marking a step forward in what has been a painstakingly slow process to fill embassies. Amna Nawaz explores what this means for U.S. diplomacy.

12/14/2021

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