The U.S. Department of State is dedicated to promoting international peace. Through smart investments such as the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) , we empower partners to engage in peacekeeping… more
Did you miss key foreign policy developments this week? We’ve got you covered. Each week DipNote recaps the latest U.S. Department of State highlights spanning a wide range of global issues, events, and… more
As my plane to Astana took the final turn before descent—I saw it. The Nur Alem, a huge, glowing sphere lit up the Kazakhstani steppes, dancing with color and a message for all visitors written in huge letters… more
On June 15-16, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly will travel to Miami, Florida to convene, in partnership with the Government of Mexico, the Conference… more
People in many communities across Afghanistan face daily dangers from landmines and unexploded ordnance that remain behind as a deadly legacy of over four decades of conflict. As many as 150 people are maimed… more
A key component of the United States’ ongoing stabilization efforts in areas of Iraq liberated from the terrorist group known as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) involves the safe disposal of… more
I could feel the energy and excitement at the airport baggage claim. I could hear the Fulbrighters laughing and greeting each other “ as-salamu 'alaykum ,” (may peace be upon you) and “chutoor haste” ( how are… more
Women are pivotal in ending conflicts and promoting sustainable peace and security. Because women and men experience conflict differently and understand peace differently, both need to be involved in peace and… more
*This blog entry has been updated. To see the most recent version, click here .* In 1980, when I joined the Foreign Service, I was the only Asian-American in a class of almost 40 new officers. More than 30… more
![A technician uncovers a potential buried improvised explosive device (IED) in Ramadi, Iraq. [Photo Courtesy of Janus Global Operations]](https://blogs.state.gov/sites/default/files/styles/grid_thumbnail/public/2017_0524_iraq_demining_2.jpg?itok=TH5GAwtM&c=c9f1507cb40d22b5a616f1e443b076eb "A technician uncovers a potential buried improvised explosive device (IED) in Ramadi, Iraq. [Photo Courtesy of Janus Global Operations]")
