Ep. 161 The State Department: Diplomatic Protection

The Department of Foreign Affairs started off as the first Department of the executive branch with 6 employees led by Thomas Jefferson in 1789. Now it's called The United States State Department and employs 75,000 and maintains diplomatic relations with around 180 countries.  But what do you know about this historic agency and the work it does around the world?  What is its role in International diplomacy, national security and advancing US interests overseas?  Why is it a good idea to register with the State Department when traveling overseas?  And what is an Ambassador and how can you become one?  To answer all of these questions and many more, we are delighted to have Former U. S. Ambassador to Estonia and President of the Institute of World Politics, Aldona Woś, joining our all-star student panel for this informative and insightful chat.