As U.S. Youth Observers to the United Nations, we’ve traveled the country to learn about the issues young Americans are most passionate about. We’ve represented their voices at the United Nations and high-… more
Each year, Americans celebrate the ideals of liberty and freedom - essential elements of our country’s founding creed. Whether near or far, communities gather together in various ways to host cookouts, watch… more
What do you get for the country that has everything? A cake that serves 35 million? A movie pass? Earrings? Not big enough for a milestone birthday! And certainly not enough for the neighbor and ally whose… 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
From Colin Powell and Sidney Poitier, to Tina Charles, Julissa Bermudez, and Patrick Ewing, the contributions of the Caribbean diaspora in the United States have touched every aspect of American Life. To… more
On June 29th the State Department released the 2017 Investment Climate Statements. To mark the event, I spoke at an event organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) along with James… more
This year, Canada is celebrating 150 years since confederation. The United States is celebrating 241 years of independence. At the same time, both countries recognize and honor the history of the people who… more
La république démocratique du Congo (RDC) est située en plein cœur du continent africain. Depuis 1996, la RDC a vécu deux guerres qui ont laissé dans leur sillage des milliers de mines et de munitions non… more
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is located deep in the heart of Africa. Since 1996, the DRC has experienced two wars that have left behind thousands of landmines, unexploded bombs, mortars, and… more
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
