Pursuit's Take
State has built many new embassies and consulates since 1998 and enhanced security measures at others. Increased security at such facilities has raised concerns that residences, schools, and other places where U.S. diplomatic personnel and their families congregate may be viewed by terrorists as more attractive “soft targets.”
GAO found vulnerabilities at many residences and a number of weaknesses in State’s implementation of its risk management activities.vIn addition, more than half of the 68 diplomatic residences reviewed did not meet all the security standards.
Media Coverage
CNN: GAO study faults State Department for lax security practices overseas
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