RELATED October 12, 2023 James-Christian Blockwood’s statement for the House Committee on Administration Subcommittee on Modernization, “Legislative Branch Advancement: GAO Modernization” August 16, 2023 Presidential Transitions are a Perilous Moment for National Security May 31, 2023 The State of Public Trust in Government 2023 Back to Reports State of Renewal: The Department of State Today, Tomorrow and Beyond By Paul Pietsch January 8, 2021 The State Department advances the country’s diplomatic, national security and economic interests by leading America’s foreign policy, fostering relationships with international leaders, providing overseas assistance, advocating the values of American democracy around the globe, and delivering a broad range of services to U.S. citizens traveling and living abroad. The Partnership for Public Service examined the department’s internal challenges, identified strategies for overcoming them and outlined opportunities to accelerate efforts already underway. Download (662k)