From Cleveland to Cincinnati, the State Department positively impacts Ohio by supporting its academic institutions and its families, and by building people-to-people relationships that are made to last. more
As we celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and look to our next giant leap in the future of space exploration, the U.S. State Department is proud of its legacy and ongoing involvement… more
The Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom brings together leaders from around the world to discuss the challenges facing religious freedom, identify means to address religious persecution and discrimination… 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
How does the United States protect a continent? In the case of Antarctica, American diplomats and scientists negotiate with other members of the Antarctic Treaty about how countries will act on the frozen… more
The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and are prepared by economic officers stationed in… more
On July 8, 2019, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo announced the formation of a Commission on Unalienable Rights. The commission is composed of human rights experts, philosophers, and activists, Republicans… more
Every four years, the FIFA Women’s World Cup brings the participation and empowerment of women through sports to the international stage and reminds us of the essential contributions of women to societies… 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
![Discussants at a panel discussion during the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on July 24, 2018. [State Department photo/Public Domain]](https://blogs.state.gov/sites/default/files/styles/grid_thumbnail/public/43589342882_a6b667118a_k.jpg?itok=GpKOg6gM&c=d5d9b348148921228439f6ec9690b043 "Panel Discussion During the 2018 Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom")
