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State Department Missing in Action as World Changes Rapidly

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State Department Missing in Action as World Changes Rapidly
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends a press conference at the Department of State in Washington on April 11, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
John Mills
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The theme for incoming Secretary of State Antony Blinken in 2021 and the mantra for the entire Biden administration was clear: The adults are back in charge. As the world hurtles toward conflict, as China conducts influence operations in an unrestrained manner, and as former, trusted partners of the United States have seemingly changed sides, the question is, who’s in charge, or perhaps, is there anyone in charge of American diplomacy?
John Mills
John Mills
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Col. (Ret.) John Mills is a national security professional with service in five eras: Cold War, Peace Dividend, War on Terror, World in Chaos, and now, Great Power Competition. He is the former director of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and international affairs at the Department of Defense. Mr. Mills is a senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy. He is the author of “The Nation Will Follow” and “War Against the Deep State.” ColonelRETJohn2 on “X”, ColonelRETJohn on Substack, GETTR, and Truth Social
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