
Breaking the Backlog: GAO Calls for Milestones and Funding in State Department’s Passport Reform Plan
GAO's March 2025 report reveals major delays in passport processing and urges the State Department to define milestones and resource needs for its modernization roadmap to prevent future disruptions.

Rising Costs and Natural Hazards Challenge State Department’s Embassy Management Efforts
The State Department faces rising costs and natural hazards impacting its ability to construct and maintain U.S. embassies globally. This report highlights financial challenges, deferred maintenance, and resilience issues that strain embassy management efforts and require strategic planning and congressional support.

INR Unveils Inaugural Open Source Intelligence Strategy to Empower U.S. Diplomacy
The Bureau of Intelligence and Research's groundbreaking Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Strategy. Learn how this initiative enhances U.S. diplomacy through innovative governance, advanced capabilities, comprehensive training, and strategic collaboration. Essential insights for federal contractors navigating the evolving intelligence landscape.