On July 2, Brian Hook, State Department Director of Policy Planning, provided an update on the progress we’re making to advance the President’s Iran policy. Mr. Hook said: “It has been almost two months since… more
As part of the Department of State’s efforts to cut off terrorists’ access to funds, the Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism (CT) launched an initiative last year to analyze the… more
In the Sahel, terrorists exploit ungoverned spaces and porous borders to attack vulnerable populations. To hinder terrorists' ability to operate in these communities, the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is… more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and initiatives in one blog post. more
President Donald J. Trump and North Korea Chairman Kim Jong Un held a historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018. During their meetings, President Trump and Chairman Kim conducted a comprehensive, in-depth… more
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Singapore June 10 to participate in President Donald J. Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and bilateral events with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee… more
Nearly 100,000 United Nations peacekeepers help stabilize conflict-affected countries, maintain peace and security, and protect civilians around the world. The UN requires all personnel to meet strict… more
On UN Peacekeeping Day, a look at how the United States' Global Peace Operations Initiative supports El Salvador and its contribution to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali. more
On May 21, 2018, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered remarks at The Heritage Foundation titled "After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy." He outlined the way forward following the President’s decision to… more
