The US State Department is undergoing a major reorganization announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which aims to make the department more efficient. However, experts warn that these changes could undermine America's ability to combat China's technological dominance. Most notably, the Cyberspace and Digital Policy bureau, crucial for countering threats from companies like Huawei, has been demoted, which may reduce its impact on policy decisions. The reorganization involves downsizing staff and altering reporting structures, raising concerns about the efficacy of US diplomatic efforts in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
I am very concerned about what happened to CDP. Moving away from having them report to the Deputy Secretary is going to lower their standing and influence.
Rubio's announcement included a link to a new organizational chart that detailed the extent of changes when contrasted to the prior version from May 2024.
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