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
The work of the State Department benefits the “Peach State” of Georgia -- from Atlanta to Savannah -- in a number of areas including education, entrepreneurship, and food security. more
MCC and the Government of Senegal developed the compact to strengthen the power sector and meet the growing demand for reliable electricity in one of Africa’s fastest growing economies, and an important… more
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities , we reflect on the progress made to promote accessibly and the rights of people with disabilities, while recognizing there is still much more to be done. more
