Why Resign from the State Department? Principled Resignation and Public Service in the Case of Josh Paul

Benedict Moleta

Why Resign from the State Department? Principled Resignation and Public Service in the Case of Josh Paul

ANU College of Asia & the Pacific

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US State Department official Josh Paul resigned in October 2023, being morally opposed to the Biden administration’s provision of arms to Israel. Paul has received considerable attention for his principled resignation, and has now launched a new lobby group called “A New Policy.” But is departing the public service necessarily an act of public virtue?

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Australian Outlook
Publication status	Published - 27 Nov 2024

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