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
On September 26, the President Donald J. Trump chaired a United Nations Security Council briefing on counterproliferation, as part of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly. In his opening remarks, President… more
On September 25, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivered remarks at the United Against Nuclear Iran Summit in New York City. Here are a few highlights from the Secretary's remarks. more
Terrorist groups like ISIS and al-Qa’ida depend on travel. They have to travel to receive training. They have to travel to case their targets. They have to travel to carry out their attacks. Every time they… more
On September 19, Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State and Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook delivered remarks on Iran's missile program at the Hudson Institute. Here are some highlights. more
On August 23, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo announced Steve Biegun is joining the U.S. Department of State team as the Special Representative for North Korea. Special Representative Biegun will lead our… more
On August 6, President Donald J. Trump announced action the United States is taking action to reimpose sanctions lifted under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). In connection with the withdrawal… more
On July 2, Brian Hook, State Department Director of Policy Planning, provided an update on the progress we’re making to advance the President’s Iran policy. Mr. Hook said: “It has been almost two months since… 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