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When the U.S. Guts the State Department

The new diminished Department of State showed this slide at a recent global conference, which misplaces every single African Country. Take a look. The Côte d’Ivoire, like it’s name, has a coast. The map shows it is landlocked. The nations are scattered. In Africa, right enough, but with no concern for their actual location. The Department of State took full responsibility and pointed the finger at a young person who OK’d an AI reprentation of the map, and who clearly had no idea where the nations really were.

State Department professionals were once educated. They were once conscientious about presentations. This map is more than inaccurate. It is disrespectful.

Please. Bring back professionalism. Please. Bring back real facts, data, and respectful behavior. Bring back a focus on creating and maintaining diplomatic relationships. Our current representation brings shame and disrespect upon our country.

We are neither feared nor respected “like never before.” The world looks in horror at our tasteless, ignorant, ill-mannered leader’s infatuation with trophies, gilt, flattery, and explosions, at the cost of dignified, peaceful relationships with our allies.

Life is so much smoother with friends, allies, and good will.

If nothing else, get the maps right.

July 30, 2026 - Posted by intlxpatr | Africa, Bureaucracy, Civility, Communication, Cultural, Interconnected, Leadership, Quality of Life Issues, Relationships