The article discusses the controversial influence of the Ben Franklin Fellowship, a conservative group at the State Department that critics claim promotes ideological bias in the recruitment and advancement of diplomats, raising alarms among veteran diplomats and congressional Democrats about potential disruptions to the department's traditionally nonpartisan culture. #Diplomacy #ForeignPolicy #PoliticalInfluence #USA #MYS
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Conservative Group's Influence Inside the State Department Raises Alarms
Michael Crowley and Edward Wong are diplomatic correspondents who have reported for decades on international news and foreign policy.