Big Quote by Evan G. Galbraith
“The State Department desperately needs to be vigorously harnessed. It has too big a role to play in the formulation of foreign policy, and foreign policy is too important to be left up to foreign service officers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2018
Calls for tighter control over the State Department, claiming its influence on foreign policy is excessive and should be limited.
In simple terms: State Dept. needs more oversight.
Key Takeaway
Increase oversight of foreign policy-making.
Themes
government
foreign policy
oversight
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- international negotiations
- government reform
- public accountability
Key Concepts
political science
bureaucracy
Questions to Reflect On
- Should foreign policy be more technocratic?
- What risks arise from limiting diplomatic input?
A Different Perspective
Oversight may stifle expertise and flexibility.
