January, 2008
Death of a Colleague in SudanProtecting the Environment in Africa’s Congo Basin
American Foreign Service Association Poll Results: An Inside Perspective
AFSA Survey Results: Comments on the U.S. Foreign Service and Secretary Rice's Leadership
Does the Popularity of the United States Matter and Should It Affect Policy Decisions?
AFSA Survey Falls Short
Behind the Scenes: President Bush Visits Middle East
24 or the Real World? The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
Making the Most of "the Surge" in Iraq
Foreign Service Officers Make America Safer -- At Home and Abroad
Sudan: UN Hopes To Restore Stability, Refugees Still Miserable in Camps
Do the Palestinians and Israelis Really Want Peace?
Ambassador Brinker's Reflections of the Middle East
February, 2008
Secretary’s Historic Visit to Medellin Highlights Progress in Colombia for FTA CODELWill Tougher Sanctions Convince Iran To Abandon Their Nuclear Ambitions?
Evacuation: A Narrow Escape in Chad
Destroying Munitions in Northern Iraq
Rising Stars from Paraguay and Uruguay Meet With Assistant Secretary Shannon
Iraq: Perceptions Out of Date
A Note From the U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Starbucks, Juan Valdez, and a $60 Million Day
Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Benin
Behind the Scenes: President Bush Visits Tanzania
Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Arusha, Tanzania
Fidel Castro Resigns... How Can the U.S. Assist Cuba's Tranisition to Democracy?
U.S. Embassy in Belgrade Attacked
Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Tanzania
Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Rwanda
Behind the Scenes: President Bush Visits Ghana
Behind the Scenes: President Bush Visits Liberia
Should Promoting Abstinence and Being Faithful be Part of U.S. AIDS Prevention Programs?
March, 2008
Behind the Scenes With Foreign Journalists in TexasWorld Officials Meet To Mitigate Climate Change
Should the U.S. Engage Hamas in the Peace Process Between the Israelis and Palestinians?
North Korea Fails To Combat Trafficking of its Citizens
Texas Two-Stepping with Foreign Journalists
In the Middle of (Another) Super Tuesday – Texas Two-Stepping Part II
Meeting Elsa
From Polls to the Issues: The Immigration Debate
In Response to "Question of the Week" Regarding Engaging Hamas
What Responsibilities Do Ecuador and Venezuela Have To Fight Terrorism on Their Borders?
Men and Women for Others
How is Democracy Impeded When Women Are Excluded From the Political and Economic Arena?
Flying Against the Odds in Colombia
Your Passport File
U.S. Assists Victims of Natural Disasters in Ecuador
Public Diplomacy in Budapest
On the Ground in Iraq: What Works
...On Race in America and Promoting Democracy Around the Globe
Does the U.S. Spend Too Much or Too Little on Foreign Aid?
Policy Podcast: Making a Passport
April, 2008
Human Trafficking: The BasicsTalking About Food: Ambassador Vasquez in Bangladesh
Talking About Food II: Ambassador Vasquez in Bangladesh
Talking About Food III: Ambassador Vasquez in Bangladesh
Is Celebrity Engagement Helpful in Bringing Attention to Policy Matters?
Hidden Prosperity and the Banana Index in Iraq
Out of the Cold: Helping the People of Tajikistan
DipNote Poll: Is the Increased Emphasis on Africa...
What Are the Most Significant Underlying Factors Behind Recent Food Riots?
Behind the Scenes: Pope Benedict XVI Visits U.S.
U.S. Embassy in Beirut Tragedy: 25 Years Later
Behind the Scenes: Pope Benedict XVI Addresses the UN General Assembly
What Role Should Religious Leaders Play in World Politics?
Cambodia's Vietnam War-Era Debt to the U.S.: A Contentious Issue
Today's Top Issues
North American Leaders Summit: Supporting Diplomacy in Action
Today's Top Issues -- Tuesday, April 29
60 Years of Inter-American Cooperation at the Organization of American States
Today's Top Issues -- Wednesday, April 30
May, 2008
Today's Top Issues -- Thursday, May 1Today's Top Issues -- Friday, May 2
What Impact Would Press Freedom Have on People Without It?
Concerns About Adoptions From Vietnam
Monday, May 5
Tuesday, May 6
Afghanistan: Korengal Engagement
Wednesday, May 7
U.S. Embassy Helps Americans in Burma Cyclone
Thursday, May 8
Colombia: An Opportunity for Lasting Success
Friday, May 9
How Far Should the International Community Go To Deliver Humanitarian Assistance?
Saturday, May 10
Sunday, May 11
Monday, May 12
U.S. Cyclone Relief Efforts in Burma
Tuesday, May 13
New Website Addresses Student Travel Safety
Wednesday, May 14
Thursday, May 15
Introducing... DipNote's New Managing Editor
Friday, May 16
To What Extent Should U.S. Foreign Assistance Be Conditioned on the Behavior of the Recipient?
Monday, May 19
Diamonds: From Bloodshed to Reconstruction
Tuesday, May 20
U.S.-China Relations in the Era of Globalization
Wednesday, May 21
Demonstrating Solidarity With the Cuban People
Thursday, May 22
Panama Catches Baseball Diplomacy Fever
Friday, May 23
A Conversation With Secretary Rice at Google Headquarters
Other Than Sports, Can You Think of a Means by Which To Bring People and Nations Together?
Tuesday, May 27
Wednesday, May 28
U.S. Offers Assistance After China Earthquake
Serving in Iraq: Why I Went
Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30
Should the International Community Relieve Iraq's Debts?
June, 2008
Monday, June 2Tuesday, June 3
Sudan: SPLM Convention Marks Milestone
Wednesday, June 4
Looked at a Passport Lately?
Tuesday, June 5
Why Does Snake-Shy Indiana Jones Care About Tigers?
Friday, June 6
What Issue Should Transatlantic Leaders Make a Priority at the U.S.-EU Summit?
Monday, June 9
Secretary Rice on Foreign Policy in the Last Eight Years
Tuesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 11
Thursday, June 12
Combating Modern-Day Slavery
Friday, June 13
How Does the Strain on Natural Resources Affect U.S. Foreign Policy?
Monday, June 16
Bahrain Conference Highlights At-Risk Youth
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 18
Thursday, June 19
Friday, June 20
U.S. Supports Refugees Worldwide
How Would You Define America’s National Interest?
Monday, June 23
Learning To Use One's Mind Instead of One's Fist
Tuesday, June 24
Iraq: PRTs, ePRTs and the Holistic Approach
Wednesday, June 25
Bahrain Conference Concludes with Commitment to Youth
Thursday, June 26
Friday, June 27
How Should the International Community Respond to the Elections in Zimbabwe?
Persistence and Luck Pay Off in Iraq
Monday, June 30
What They Said Couldn't Be Done
July, 2008
Tuesday, July 1The Merida Initiative: Partnership for Change
Wednesday, July 2
Thursday, July 3
What Helps Emerging Democracies Safeguard Against Threats to Democratic Gains?
U.S. Diplomats Around the World Celebrate Fourth of July
A Great Day To Be an American
Independence Day Message Resonates Abroad
Monday, July 7
Tuesday, July 8
Wednesday, July 9
U.S. Policy Toward Iran
Thursday, July 10
Kosovo: A New Chapter Begins
Friday, July 11
Would the G-8 Be More or Less Effective if Expanded To Include Other Countries?
Monday, July 14
Tuesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 16
U.S. Department of State and Social Media: Tell Us What You Think
Thursday, July 17
Friday, July 18
U.S. Foreign Press Center Celebrates 40 Years
How Will America's Diplomatic Leverage Be Affected by the Economic Rise of Others?
Speaking the Language Helps: Lessons from AGOA
Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
Behind the Scenes: Secretary Rice Attending ASEAN Meeting in Singapore
Wednesday, July 23
Sean McCormack: Away From the Podium
Thursday, July 24
Keeping Promises Among Partners
Friday, July 25
How Would the Opening of Diplomatic Relations Between Lebanon and Syria Affect the Middle East?
Diplomacy in the Land Down Under
Monday, July 28
Ninety Summers for An Icon
Tuesday, July 29
Sudan Policy Engages China
Wednesday, July 30
Thursday, July 31
Counterterrorism: Recovery, Justice, Prevention
August, 2008
Youth Questions Lead to Environmental ActionFriday, August 1
How Will a Change in Israeli Leadership Affect Prospects for Middle East Peace?
Last Seen in Iran: Robert Levinson
Monday, August 4
Tuesday, August 5
Wednesday, August 6
Thursday, August 7
Secretary Rice Speaks With The Politico and Yahoo! News
Friday, August 8
To What Extent Are the Olympic Games More Than an Athletic Competition?
Monday, August 11
What I Saw in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Tuesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 13
Honoring Yoshi's Memory
Thursday, August 14
Friday, August 15
What Role Should the International Community Play in the Russia-Georgia Conflict?
Diplomacy, Development, Defense -- the Focus of the Regional Strategic Initiative
Monday, August 18
Tuesday, August 19
The New U.S. Passport Card Is Now Available
Wednesday, August 20
Behind the Scenes: Secretary Rice Arrives in Baghdad
Thursday, August 21
Friday, August 22
Behind the Scenes: Blackberries and Wireless Networks in Baghdad
Merry Chaos: Two Presidents Welcome the U.S. Olympic Team
Monday, August 25
Secretary Rice: Leadership Through Negotiation in Georgia
Tuesday, August 26
Wednesday, August 27
Behind the Scenes: Israel and Palestine
Thursday, August 28
The Peace Pact That Wasn't
Friday, August 29
Security Overseas Seminar Teaches 'Be Prepared'
What Rights Should a Country Have When Another Country is Trying To Defend Itself and its Allies?
September, 2008
Wednesday, September 10Tuesday, September 2
Africa: U.S. Foreign and Domestic Policies Converge
Wednesday, September 3
Significant Events in U.S.-Libyan Relations: A Timeline
Thursday, September 4
Friday, September 5
Libya: The Path Toward Reengagement
What Lessons Can Be Learned From the U.S.-Libyan Relationship?
Just in From Tripoli: Shaking Qadhafi's Hand
Four Cities on a Saturday
Monday, September 8
Libya's New Role in the International Community
Tuesday, September 9
Primer on Ramadan
U.S.-Russia Relations in the Aftermath of the Georgia Crisis
U.S. Embassy Team Observes Historic Angolan Elections
Thursday, September 11
Friday, September 12
Diplomacy in the Middle of the Arctic Ocean
Is It the Leader or the System That Creates a Closed Society?
Monday, September 15
New City, New Job: A Visa Chief's First Day in India
Tuesday, September 16
Imagine This: You Have No Country, No Country Will Claim You
Wednesday, September 17
Listen to This: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Hosts Bloggers' Call
Thursday, September 18
Why Does Defining the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Matter?
Friday, September 19
Russia's Future Is in Russia's Hands
What Message Would You Deliver at the United Nations General Assembly?
Monday, September 22
From Aboard the Healy: What Kinds of Data Are We Collecting?
Welcome to UNGA
Tuesday, September 23
Cooperation with Our Northern Neighbor
Wednesday, September 24
Inside UNGA: The Importance of Trade
Thursday, September 25
Inside UNGA: Sudan and Darfur
DipNote Turns One Today
Friday, September 26
Does Less Attention by the Public and Media Have an Effect on the Foreign Policy Agenda?
Life Aboard an Icebreaker
Monday, September 29
New Delhi Blasts Shatter Calm
Tuesday, September 30
U.S. and Trade Partners Expand Cooperation
October, 2008
Our Goal: To End Modern-Day SlaveryHeading Home: Arctic Journey Concludes
Wednesday, October 1
Living With Volatility
Thursday, October 2
Colombia: Brighter Futures Through Entrepreneurship
U.S. at UN: More Multilateral Than One Might Think
Friday, October 3
Where Does the Vicious Cycle End?
What Are the Implications of the U.S.-India Agreement on Nuclear Energy?
Monday, October 6
State Department to World: 'Tell Me a Story'
Tuesday, October 7
Journey to America: A Refugee's Final Departure
Wednesday, October 8
Colombia: A Status Report
Thursday, October 9
Iraq: After the Dust Washes Off
Friday, October 10
What Measures Can We Take Against Those Who Fund Terrorism but Do Not Directly Engage in It?
Monday, October 13
Tuesday, October 14
Our Goal: To End Modern-Day Slavery, Part II
Wednesday, October 15
Piracy Threatens Horn of Africa
Thursday, October 16
Commemorating World Food Day
Friday, October 17
What Criteria Should Be Applied to Countries Seeking Non-Permanent Seats on the UN Security Council?
What Is the Forum for the Future?
Monday, October 20
Sudan: A Status Report
Tuesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 22
Your Chance To Ask a Question: Briefing 2.0
Thursday, October 23
Secretary Rice: Education Is a National Security Issue
Friday, October 24
What Is the Most Effective Way To Encourage Democracy Within Repressive Regimes?
Civil Society Leaders Talk Freedom at Middle East Forum
Monday, October 27
New Era of Development Rooted in Powerful Partnerships
Recruitment of Foreign Health Workers: A Delicate Balance
Tuesday, October 28
Wednesday, October 29
Thursday, October 30
Bloggers' Roundtable: Colombia Provides Lessons for the War of Ideas
Friday, October 31
What Foreign Policy Objective Should the Incoming Administration Make a Priority?
November, 2008
Briefing 2.0: Breaking Through 20th Century WallsMonday, November 3
U.S. Citizens: Voting From Abroad?
Tuesday, November 4
Wednesday, November 5
Kenya Closely Watches U.S. Election
Thursday, November 6
Focus on Baltic Youth
Friday, November 7
What Will It Take To Reach an Agreement Between the Israelis and Palestinians?
Secretary's Award Recognizes Good Corporate Citizenship
Monday, November 10
U.S. and Latvia: Creating Mutual Understanding
In Honor of Veterans' Day and the U.S. Marine Corps' Birthday
Tuesday, November 11
Wednesday, November 12
U.S. Democracy: A Model for Albania?
Thursday, November 13
Visa Investigation Reveals Kindness of Strangers
Friday, November 14
Does U.S. Foreign Policy Push for Democracy Too Much or Too Little?
Special Envoy Seeks Dialogue Between People of Faith
Briefing 2.0: Make Your Voice Heard
Monday, November 17
Prostitution: To Legalize Or Not
Tuesday, November 18
On the Sidelines of History: Making the G20 Summit Happen
Twitter This: Public Diplomacy in Romania
Wednesday, November 19
Thursday, November 20
Human Trafficking in the Middle East
Friday, November 21
Study Abroad: Transforming Lives and Expanding Horizons
Does a Decline in Global Status Have a Broader Meaning Aside From National Pride?
Monday, November 24
Tuesday, November 25
U.S. Policy Toward Afghanistan and Pakistan
Wednesday, November 26
Empowering Youth To Push Back Against Violence
U.S. Citizens: Thailand Travel Alert
India Terror Attacks: Information Hotline
Happy Thanksgiving: Special Thanks to Americans Serving Overseas
Thursday, November 27
Friday, November 28
Thanksgiving Day Reflections From Mexico City
How Should Zimbabwe's Neighbors Engage in the Process To Resolve the Crisis?
Zimbabwe: Neighboring Countries Need To Increase Pressure on Mugabe
December, 2008
Monday, December 1Doha Conference Reviews Monterrey Consensus
Piracy Escalates Off Somali Coast
Empowering Youth Against Violence: You're Invited
World AIDS Day: Continuing the Fight
Public Diplomacy 2.0: A New Approach to Global Engagement
Tuesday, December 2
Doha Conference Renews Commitment to Monterrey Principles
Zimbabwe: A Season of Contradictions
Wednesday, December 3
Thursday, December 4
Office of Children’s Issues Launches Intercountry Adoption Website
Friday, December 5
Do Nuclear Weapons Make the World More or Less Safe?
Join the Twitterati: Public Diplomacy in Real-Time
Monday, December 8
What Role Does the Private Sector Play in Human Rights?
U.S. Ambassador to Panama Barbara J. Stephenson: Panama Past and Present
Tuesday, December 9
Wednesday, December 10
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns Sixty
Zimbabwe: Time for Mugabe To Step Down
Thursday, December 11
Burma: Human Rights Situation Desperate
Friday, December 12
Where Should the Secretary Make Her Final Official Visit?
Maldives: A Remarkable Path to Democracy
Monday, December 15
Tuesday, December 16
Silent No More: Congolese Rape Survivors Speak Out
Wednesday, December 17
Thursday, December 18
Stabilization and Reconstruction: Lessons From Sri Lanka
Friday, December 19
Vulnerable Minorities: Eradicating Today’s Form of Slavery
To What Extent Does the World Financial Crisis Offer Opportunities for Greater Global Collaboration?
Irena Baruch Wiley: An Artist at Large in the Diplomatic World
U.S. Ambassador to Guatemala Stephen McFarland: U.S. - Guatemala Relations
Monday, December 22
Tuesday, December 23
2008: DipNote's Year in Review
Wenesday, December 24
Monday, December 29
What Means Are Available To Resume a Path Toward Israeli-Palestinian Peace?
Tuesday, December 30
More and More Americans Speak Out on Africa
Wednesday, December 31
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