From state fragility to hybrid warfare, contemporary national security challenges require us to leverage defense, diplomacy, and development -- often all at the same time. Traditionally, the U.S. Department of… more
People who purchase illegally trafficked animal products are often aware they shouldn’t have bought that ivory bracelet or crocodile purse, but they rarely know the whole story of how that illegal product ends… more
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs links diplomacy and defense to bolster U.S. national security. We bring the U.S. Department of State together with the U.S. Department of… more
This hospital administrator saw sickness all around him during his childhood because of malaria, but found life as an adult healthy, prosperous and filled with a purpose to ensure other children do not suffer… more
In February 2017, I visited Kenya to meet with leaders from government, the private sector, and civil society. It was fantastic to see first-hand how Kenya is harnessing its entrepreneurial legacy to position… more
In 2011, an earthquake and tsunami brought unimaginable destruction to Japan. These natural disasters were made more catastrophic by their impact on nuclear reactors at Fukushima. Though almost six years have… more
The Diplomatic Security Service, the law enforcement branch of the U.S. Department of State, works with domestic and international counterparts to ensure the safe conduct of U.S. foreign policy. more
