But in just a few months, a new boss has fired or driven out many of the country’s most experienced diplomats. We look at the state of the State Department under Rex Tillerson. On today’s episode:• Jason Zengerle, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, interviewed Mr. Tillerson. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBackground reading:• Mr. Zengerle’s interview with Mr. Tillerson. • Mr. Tillerson has discovered that the most important focus of any secretary of state’s diplomacy is the president he serves.

Source: New York Times October 20, 2017 09:33 UTC