The Foreign Affairs Council, an organization of former foreign service officers and ambassadors, has charged that 200 worldwide foreign service postings remain unfilled, as Middle East trouble spots absorb FSOs, and another 900 spots should be filled to train experts in language and other relevant skills.  The council notes that the Secretary of State has not fulfilled her obligation to protect staff resources, and that present diplomatic staff is stretched “to the limit.”  See the New York Times story here.