The Trump administration’s effort to rebuild the U.S.-Saudi Arabia partnership isn’t popular in the salons of Washington, where politicians of both parties have long used the kingdom’s human-rights record to… more
My time in Yemen as a Fulbright researcher turned out to be one of the most profound experiences of my life. It i s what inspired me to become a Foreign Service Officer and promote human rights and democracy… more
The non-governmental organization Spirit of Soccer uses the game of football, or soccer as it is called in the United States, as a medium to teach Iraqi children about the dangers posed by explosive remnants… more
Secretary Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin provided an update on the United States' decision to reimpose sanctions on Iran. Highlights from their remarks are featured below. more
The end of the Cold War forced new thinking among policymakers and analysts about the greatest challenges to U.S. national security. The emergence of al Qaeda, cybercriminals, and other dangerous entities… 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
With ISIS defeated in the Yezidis’ ancestral homelands, displaced families are now returning to rebuild their lives. Thanks to assistance provided by the U.S. Department of State, Salwa and other Yezidis who… more
On October 16, the United States took action against a vast network of businesses providing a financial lifeline to the Basij Resistance Force (Basij), a paramilitary force subordinate to Iran’s Islamic… more
At the request of President Trump, Secretary Pompeo traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 15-16. The President has called for a prompt and open investigation into the disappearance of Washington Post… more
