The State Department benefits the American people by advancing U.S. national security, promoting our economic interests, providing services, and reaffirming our country’s exceptional role in the world. These… more
One year after ISIS was pushed out of Raqqah, the people of northeast Syria are still working to get back on their feet. One of the biggest obstacles they face is massive contamination from improvised… more
The U.S. Department of State honors those who have served in the United States’ armed forces on Veteran’s Day, and each and every day, by providing education, fellowship, and job exposure to veterans and… more
The United States Marine Corps has supported U.S. diplomacy since the founding of our nation. Since 1949, Marine Security Guard detachments at U.S. diplomatic posts abroad have worked closely with the U.S.… 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
The State Department's work benefits the “Centennial State” of Colorado and directly impacts its agro-business, eco-tourism, academic, and defense sectors among other areas. more
The end of the Cold War forced new thinking among policymakers and analysts about the greatest challenges to U.S. national security. The emergence of al Qaeda, cybercriminals, and other dangerous entities… more
Iraq’s ethnic and religious minorities suffered unspeakable atrocities under the genocidal rule of ISIS. Beyond the toll that ISIS took on Iraq’s Shia and Sunni populations, ISIS systematically targeted… 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