Most of us have heard of human trafficking, but few realize the extent of the problem. Human trafficking is a crime involving the exploitation of someone for the purposes of compelled labor or a commercial sex… more
In partnership with the Government of Cabo Verde, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is supporting reforms to the country’s major water and sanitation institutions and the development of a financially… more
June 26 marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day. On this day, the global community joins forces to raise awareness about an issue that affects… more
This weekend, Muslims in the United States and around the world will celebrate the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, a holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, charity, and reflection. When Ramadan… 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
As the world’s two largest economies and key actors on almost every regional security challenge in Asia, the United States and China had a full agenda when U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary… more
Dans de nombreuses régions d’Afghanistan, les populations font quotidiennement face au danger posé par les mines et les munitions non explosées, héritage fatal de plus de quatre décennies de conflit. Jusqu’à… more
Il est impossible d’être insensible aux images des réfugiés que nous voyons dans les journaux ou à la télévision, en même temps que nous parviennent les statistiques. Il y a plus de 20 millions de réfugiés… more
As my plane to Astana took the final turn before descent—I saw it. The Nur Alem, a huge, glowing sphere lit up the Kazakhstani steppes, dancing with color and a message for all visitors written in huge letters… more
Earlier this spring, 115 multigenerational women gathered to attend the 3 rd Annual Career Opportunities for International Relations (COIR) Symposium. This year’s theme, Women Impacting the World , honored the… more
Today marks the 17 th annual World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The United States commemorates World Refugee Day on June 20 th each year to acknowledge the… more
Today, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan led the U.S. delegation at the 47th Regular Session of the Organization of American States ( OAS) General Assembly in Cancun, Mexico. more
