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The US Senate's recent hearing revealed crucial insights about our diplomatic ties with Jordan and the controversial stance on South Africa's human rights issues.

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Senate Confirms Ambassador Nominee Discussing US Jordan Relations and South Africa Remarks
Senators address US-Jordan relations and South Africa's policies during ambassador confirmation hearings.
citizenportal.ai
September 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
They mention that entertaining is required. Some cultures imbibe during working hours more than others—this can be a part of soft diplomacy.

But even bigger, 🇨🇦#foreignServiceOfficers are REQUIRED TO GIVE CANADIAN GIFTS on many occasions. Wine for the local trade contact? & FSOs must pay for it.
February 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This is old but being passed around again. There’s so many things this article does not tell you.

There are stores in 🇨🇦embassies, like in a lot of military bases, for #foreignServiceOfficers to buy things from home. Unless it is illegal, they can buy alcohol there. Hence bulk purchases. #CdnPoli
Global Affairs Canada spent $3.3M on booze since 2019
Dealing with Canada's reliably-tumultuous foreign affairs will clearly drive one to drink.
torontosun.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM