Following participation in the Mandela Washington Fellowship exchange program, a Nigerian alumna brought her American colleagues to Lagos and Abuja to provide legal defense and advocacy training for Nigerian… more
The City Pair CVE Partnership Program is an important tool to enhance our partnerships in a comprehensive approach to counterterrorism. Established in 2011, this program has equipped dozens of local… more
Concerns about protecting public places are not new, but the call by ISIS, al-Qa’ida, and other terrorist groups to attack soft targets heightens the risks to new levels. The international community can… more
The recent Thailand cave rescue shined a light on the incredibly complex, dangerous and difficult work undertaken by authorities trying to undertake an evacuation mission. The entire world held its collective… more
In the Sahel, terrorists exploit ungoverned spaces and porous borders to attack vulnerable populations. To hinder terrorists' ability to operate in these communities, the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is… 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 annual Towards a More Safe and Secure World initiative brings foreign judicial, law enforcement, and security officials to the U.S. to explore transnational threats to international peace and security. more
Last week, First Lady Melania Trump unveiled her “ Be Best ” initiative to promote the emotional, physical, and social health of children, one of the main pillars of which is to address opioid addiction.… more
During National Police Week in the United States, we highlight the U.S. partnership with Italy’s Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units. This is a joint effort to improve the quality and capability of… more
