The latter tend to be rich campaign donors, and they tend to land in posh posts in Europe. ambassadors: Career diplomats and political appointees. The nominees have almost always been men. role nearly always goes to a wealthy campaign backer of whoever is the U.S. She was supposed to head to Afghanistan, then suddenly - as in within hours - gets sent to the United Kingdom instead as a terrible tragedy threatens war.Īt the post in London, her staff fusses a great deal about policy, politics, and … her clothes and make-up. Kate Wyler isn’t just a career member of the Foreign Service - she’s a very good diplomat who’s used to working in crisis zones. THE SHOW The United States sends a female career diplomat to serve as its ambassador to Britain - without Senate confirmation. Ato Essandoh as Stuart Heyford (left), Keri Russell as Kate Wyler (right) in episode 107 of "The Diplomat."
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