Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall over Mozambique on March 15, producing torrential rains and strong winds across the country, as well as in neighboring Malawi and Zimbabwe. Cyclone Idai is now the worst… more
The State Department directly impacts the “Pine Tree State” of Maine through military partnerships, specialized training in investigating and prosecuting criminal actors, and through academic exchange. more
Last year, the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) committed over $25 million and reached over 150,000 women around the world in programs specifically designed to empower women… more
On Thursday, March 7, Secretary of State Pompeo hosted the Annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the U.S. Department of State to honor 10 extraordinary women from around the world. First Lady… more
The United States’ promotion of democracy and human rights in Africa provides us with a competitive advantage over our great-power rivals on the continent because it facilitates sustainable political and… more
From Chicago to the Shawnee National Forest, the State Department impacts the "Prairie State" of Illinois in a number of areas including education, nuclear issues, and research on global issues. more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? Each week, DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and initiatives in one blog post. more
A State Department team recently visited Chad to oversee the implementation of U.S.-funded physical security and stockpile management projects conducted in cooperation with the Chadian government and Mines… more
Ambassador John Bolton delivered remarks laying out the Trump Administration's new Africa strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC on December 13. Ambassador Bolton emphasized that President Trump… more
