I just finished watching the Secretary of State's address regarding the issue in Syria, live on the State Department's website. In a short recap, days ago the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (allegedly) launched poison missiles on Syrian rebel controlled areas killing thousands of innocent civilians in the process. This issue has been at the forefront of many arguments internationally, with many countries debating how to appropriately react.
Secretary Kerry outlined compelling evidence that showcased reason to believe that the missiles were, in fact, launched by the Syrian Regime. He also presented compelling case as to why the United States must get involved. Secretary Kerry emphasized that we, collectively, must take action against such heinous acts in the global community. It is the right thing to do and that how we respond matters deeply to the credibility and future interest of the United States.
Secretary Kerry make a strong point. As an international superpower we must be able to take a stand against moral atrocities such as this. We must be able to help our allies in the same way we would expect them to help us. Many of our allies are and could be impacted by the use of chemical warfare from Syria. Naturally, this is a morally and politically complex issue that deserves to be discussed and approached in the best possible manner.
This issue is also a prime example of the important work that the State Department deals with and although the issue itself is deeply disturbing from a moral standpoint, I'm excited to be interning with the State Department during such a crucial time period for the United States and the global community.
8/21/2013
Introduction
"A great deal of world politics is a fundamental struggle, but it is also a struggle that has to be waged intelligently" - Zbigniew Brzezinski
Hi everyone, my name is Travis and this Fall I will be interning with the State Department in Washington DC. Growing up I always had a strong interest in politics and the way government functions. This stemmed from the always fascinating political culture to the drama and constant intrigue. Politics and government administration is complex and brutal, but also a necessary and important structure for maintaining balance.
While attending Arizona State University my love for government and public affairs grew as did my interest for global politics and international relations. I realized that foreign policy and the way we interact with other countries is just as important as the way we interact within our own domestic parameters. I could see myself pursuing a career working in international politics rather than purely domestic, perhaps a mix of both. About half a year ago I decided to apply for an internship with the U.S. Department of State.
I knew it was a long shot, after all the State Department is a massive and prestigious government agency with an extremely important mission of promoting U.S. interest in the global community, I figured I had to try though! Months later I received word that I had been accepted for a position in the State Department's Bureau of Public Affair's Public Liason Office... to say I was excited would be an understatement.
Flash forward and now I'm a little under a month away from beginning my internship and the feeling of excitement hasn't faded at all. This is a tremendous opportunity for me to learn about international relations and how a large federal agency functions. That, coupled with the fact that I'll be living in Washington DC for almost 12 weeks will make this an unforgettable experience. DC is a city with so much to offer in the ways of history, entertainment, and night life. It will be so much different than what I'm used to here in the Valley from a cultural perspective, so I'm really looking forward to experiencing DC life first hand.
My major goals for this internship all revolve around learning and gaining experience.
1. I want to see what it's like working for a large federal agency. it will be vastly different than what I'm used to at the state level.
2. I am really interested in learning more about the way we communicate foreign policy objectives and information to the American public. My department deals primarily with communicating with domestic audiences and in the future I see myself doing work in the field of public affairs or public relations. This is a great opportunity to see if this career path suits me.
3. Lastly, I wish to gain first hand experience working for the State Department. I see this line of work as a potential future career and getting my foot in the door will help exponentially. Getting to work and network with people around the agency will give valuable insight into what I need in order to be successful in Washington DC.
With that being said, I couldn't be more excited to get started in October and share my experiences with everyone!
Want to get to know me more? follow me on twitter @TravyKid or on Instagram with the same username
Feel free to add me on Facebook as well! www.facebook.com/kestertravis
Hi everyone, my name is Travis and this Fall I will be interning with the State Department in Washington DC. Growing up I always had a strong interest in politics and the way government functions. This stemmed from the always fascinating political culture to the drama and constant intrigue. Politics and government administration is complex and brutal, but also a necessary and important structure for maintaining balance.
While attending Arizona State University my love for government and public affairs grew as did my interest for global politics and international relations. I realized that foreign policy and the way we interact with other countries is just as important as the way we interact within our own domestic parameters. I could see myself pursuing a career working in international politics rather than purely domestic, perhaps a mix of both. About half a year ago I decided to apply for an internship with the U.S. Department of State.
I knew it was a long shot, after all the State Department is a massive and prestigious government agency with an extremely important mission of promoting U.S. interest in the global community, I figured I had to try though! Months later I received word that I had been accepted for a position in the State Department's Bureau of Public Affair's Public Liason Office... to say I was excited would be an understatement.
Flash forward and now I'm a little under a month away from beginning my internship and the feeling of excitement hasn't faded at all. This is a tremendous opportunity for me to learn about international relations and how a large federal agency functions. That, coupled with the fact that I'll be living in Washington DC for almost 12 weeks will make this an unforgettable experience. DC is a city with so much to offer in the ways of history, entertainment, and night life. It will be so much different than what I'm used to here in the Valley from a cultural perspective, so I'm really looking forward to experiencing DC life first hand.
My major goals for this internship all revolve around learning and gaining experience.
1. I want to see what it's like working for a large federal agency. it will be vastly different than what I'm used to at the state level.
2. I am really interested in learning more about the way we communicate foreign policy objectives and information to the American public. My department deals primarily with communicating with domestic audiences and in the future I see myself doing work in the field of public affairs or public relations. This is a great opportunity to see if this career path suits me.
3. Lastly, I wish to gain first hand experience working for the State Department. I see this line of work as a potential future career and getting my foot in the door will help exponentially. Getting to work and network with people around the agency will give valuable insight into what I need in order to be successful in Washington DC.
With that being said, I couldn't be more excited to get started in October and share my experiences with everyone!
Want to get to know me more? follow me on twitter @TravyKid or on Instagram with the same username
Feel free to add me on Facebook as well! www.facebook.com/kestertravis
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