In northern Iraq, fleeing ISIS militants adopted a “scorched earth” policy in many of the areas they once occupied, making it virtually impossible for civilians to return to their communities safely. In… more
In June 2014, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) captured Mosul and quickly seized other large swathes of land across Ninewa Province in northwestern Iraq. While some families were able to flee, many… more
President Trump directed the military to conduct operations, in consonance with our allies, to destroy the Syrian regime's chemical weapons research, development, and production capabilities. 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
State Department Recruiter Faisal Khan shares his experience transitioning from Veteran to Civil Service employee; encourages other vets to apply! 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
April 4 marks the one year anniversary of the sarin chemical attack in Khan Shaykhun, Syria. In a statement , the United States marked the occasion by remembering the victims and calling for accountability for… more
