US diplomats undergoing divisive new review process
The State Department is implementing a new review process for American diplomats that has sparked controversy among the diplomatic community. The changes aim to create a more data-driven evaluation system, but the American Foreign Service Association has raised concerns about fairness and potential bias. As the deadline for assessments approaches, opinions among State Department employees remain divided on the effectiveness of the new system.
- ▪The new evaluation process requires supervisors to rate diplomats on a numerical scale and answer specific performance questions.
- ▪The American Foreign Service Association argues that the changes could lead to unfair and biased career decisions.
- ▪State Department leadership claims the reforms will enhance accountability and accurately reflect performance.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS diplomats undergoing divisive new review processThe State Department says the reforms will lead to more effective assessments.ByShannon K. KingstonMay 21, 2026, 6:12 PM4:09The State Department in Washington.Luis M. Alvarez/APTrump administration officials at the State Department say a recent overhaul of the way the agency evaluates American diplomats will make sure they are accurately appraised.But as the deadline to submit these reviews approaches, the changes are proving to be polarizing, sparking pushback from the organization representing the diplomats.The department has long relied on…
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