On March 11, U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivered remarks to the press on the situation in Venezuela. The Secretary reflected on Venezuela's journey to its current dire situation -- one in which… more
The Special Representative reiterated the United States' and international community's continued support for the Venezuelan people as they strive to reclaim their democracy. He stated, "We must support Interim… 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
Secretary Pompeo t raveled to Manila, Philippines February 28-March 1 to underscore the importance of the U.S.-Philippines alliance -- an enduring bond based on our shared history and common interest in a free… more
Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Bogota, Colombia, where he discussed the crisis in Venezuela with leaders of the regional Lima Group. In his remarks, Vice President Pence said, "President Donald Trump… 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
Former President Nicolas Maduro's systematic economic mismanagement, corruption, and violent oppression have caused severe shortages of food and medicine and needless human suffering, resulting in an exodus of… more
On February 6, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo addressed the Meeting of the Ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, at the Department of State in Washington, D… more
ISIS occupied the Iraqi city of Ramadi for seven months before it was liberated in late December 2015. During this period ISIS seeded homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure with improvised explosive… more
