Today, U.S. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson hosted the 10th Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska. As the outgoing chair of the Arctic Council, the United States convened the foreign… more
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When Kamohelo’s HIV test came back positive, she was devastated. What started as a routine prenatal visit for this 27-year-old pregnant mother in Lesotho had left her contemplating suicide. Fortunately, a… more
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Recently, I had the opportunity to travel home and share my new career as a diplomat with a group of Korean American high school students, who much like me at their age knew little about the U.S. Foreign… more
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The United States has been an Arctic nation with important interests in the region since the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. Currently, 4 million people live above the Arctic Circle, spread across… more
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The Arctic is a special place. Its awe-inspiring natural beauty suggests a land untouched by time. But it is not a park – people have been living in the Arctic for thousands of years. Today, the ways of life… more
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Serving as Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) and recruiters has reinforced our roles as connectors, engagers, leaders, communicators, institution-builders, educators, storytellers, mentors, and more on behalf of… more
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The mission of the State Department is to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and foster stability and progress for the American people and people everywhere. The Department is… more
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Concerns about terrorists attracting new recruits while incarcerated continue to grow within the international community. These concerns stem from recent terrorist attacks in Brussels, Copenhagen, London, and… more
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The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) commemorates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by remembering the remarkable life of Jesse M. Baltazar, who served in the State Department for more than 20 years, most… more
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Women are pivotal in ending conflicts and promoting sustainable peace and security. Because women and men experience conflict differently and understand peace differently, both need to be involved in peace and… more
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On May 4, the State Department hosted the Emerging Young Leaders Award ceremony where 10 international honorees were recognized for their extraordinary efforts in reducing crime, expanding civic engagement,… more
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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
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