The transition team for President-elect Donald Trump asked dozens of senior career diplomats to resign, marking a faster and more extensive shift than previous transitions.
Many of the diplomats resigning are at high levels, overseeing key regions and issues, leading to potential loss of important institutional knowledge.
The resignations are part of a common practice during transitions but could result in a significant gap in understanding global affairs early in the Trump administration.
Career diplomats may be uncertain about their future roles as a result of the transition, with union protections in place to prevent unfair dismissals.
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