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Doyle McManus

Doyle McManus is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and director of Georgetown University’s journalism program.
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US Diplomatic Vacancies Are Straining Alliances

Almost half the top jobs in the State Department are empty. In 18 countries, the White House has yet to designate a U.S. ambassador. That includes Australia, a close ally to America that is beginning to look to China instead.