The "Shanti Doot 4" peacekeeping training exercise recently concluded in Bangladesh, providing a unique opportunity to prepare peacekeepers for the kinds of challenges they will face in real-world peacekeeping… more
Through two programs designed to build the capacity of foreign police forces in Bangladesh and Somalia to counter terrorism, the State Department is also helping U.S. police forces keep communities safe in… more
Women are key drivers of economic growth -- it’s indisputable. But the impact women could have on the global economy far exceeds the effect they currently have due to social and cultural limitations they face… more
If you’ve heard of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it’s probably because the agency is best known as the world’s nuclear watchdog, tasked with monitoring nuclear programs and making sure nuclear… more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? We’ve got you covered. Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and… more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? We’ve got you covered. Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and… more
The United States is one of the three worldwide finalists bidding to host Expo 2023 , and should the proposal to host the Expo in Minnesota win, it would be the first in the United States in almost 40 years.… more
The U.S. Department of State is dedicated to promoting international peace. Through smart investments such as the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) , we empower partners to engage in peacekeeping… more