Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik
Under Democratic and Republican administrations alike, policymakers in Washington have in recent years reached a consensus about the need to compete with China. They have paid growing attention to the technological and military aspects of the competition, shoring up relationships with partners and allies, and trying to prevent China from gaining access to critical technologies. But they have neglected one key area: the United States’ diplomatic ground game. To compete effectively with China, Washington must better support the efforts of its often beleaguered and overstretched diplomats abroad.
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