Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proposed a significant restructuring of the State Department, aiming to close the office dedicated to civilian security, democracy, and human rights. This move is intended to counter what he describes as 'rogue liberal bureaucrats' and reshape how U.S. foreign policy is approached regarding human rights and democracy. Changes will involve merging several bureaus into a more streamlined department, albeit the commitment to values-based initiatives will be maintained according to department representatives.
In a post on Substack on Tuesday, Mr. Rubio called the change a blow against rogue liberal bureaucrats, saying the office had become a fertile environment for activists to redefine human rights and democracy.
The official goal of the office is to help countries build more democratic, secure, stable, and just societies, but now faces significant restructuring.
Mr. Rubio's plan will merge most of the office's nine bureaus into other parts of the department, eliminating those focused on global criminal justice and combating antisemitism.
State Department spokeswoman, Tammy Bruce, cautioned that the changes do not mean the end of values-based initiatives in U.S. foreign policy, arguing for a nimbler department.
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