The U.S. Department of State, or simply the State Department, is the executive department responsible for the country’s foreign policy and relations. The State Department works with a broad collection of issues, ranging from grand international strategy and arms control to cybersecurity and climate policy.

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Jessica Drun

Ashley Bartlett

Bill Hayes

Spring Deadline: 08/01/2025

Summer Deadline: 11/01/2025

Fall Deadline: 03/01/2026

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