When I walked through the doors of the U.S. Department of State on the first day of my internship, it felt surreal—I could hardly believe I would finally see how the wheels of diplomacy turned. Although I had… 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
Nearly 30 years after the end of the Cold War, the international community faces deteriorating security conditions across many regions: tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have the global shipping industry on… more
August 21 st marks the second annual International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism by the United Nations. Promoting sensitivity to the needs of victims of terrorism is not just a… more
From Greenville to Charleston, the State Department has a positive impact on South Carolinians through environmental advocacy, exchange programs, and international adoption support. These programs have real,… 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
The countries of the Great Lakes region are located at the crossroads of the African continent. Many of their surrounding neighbors are deeply embroiled in conflict: from the Democratic Republic of the Congo… more
From Woonsocket to Westerly, the State Department positively impacts Rhode Islanders through economic investment and job creation, academic exchange programs, and research funding, thereby strengthening our… more
Every year on August 12th the United States joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Youth Day. This year marks the 20 th anniversary of the first International Youth Day, which was… more
