Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn’s Travel to Belize

U.S. Department of State Participates in the 19th Internet Governance ForumAmbassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel February 13-14 to Belmopan, Belize for discussions on the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation. She will meet with government officials and non-governmental organizations to discuss how the Partnership can advance shared goals on sustainable economic development, scientific collaboration, and environmental conservation. The Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation […]

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara Before Their Meeting

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara Before Their MeetingSECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone, and Mr. Minister, welcome.  It’s wonderful to have you here.  We celebrate 190 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the United States, and a longstanding alliance.  But even as we celebrate the past, we are relentlessly focused on today and the future, a present and a future that […]

Secretary Blinken to Deliver Keynote Remarks on Hostage Diplomacy at the Wilson Center

Secretary Blinken to Deliver Keynote Remarks on Hostage Diplomacy at the Wilson CenterSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver keynote remarks at the event “Hostage Diplomacy as an International Security Threat: Strengthening our Collective Action, Deterrence and Response” at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars at 1:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.  Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly will also deliver keynote remarks.  The […]

Secretary Blinken to Convene Meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons

U.S. Department of State Participates in the 19th Internet Governance ForumSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken will convene the 2024 meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF) at 2:00pm EST on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.  This will be the third PITF meeting of the Biden-Harris Administration. The PITF is a cabinet-level entity that […]

War in Ukraine. Analytics. Day 720 (part1): Plausible Way to End This War with Dignity

War in Ukraine. Analytics. Day 720 (part1): Plausible Way to End This War with Dignity

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates […]

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U.S. – Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue

Call for Recommendations: 2024 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence

On February 7, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington, D.C. to discuss law enforcement matters of bilateral interest under the U.S. – Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue. The U.S. – Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue enhances the national security of the United States through improved law enforcement coordination, which enables the United States to better protect […]

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The Kremlin’s Efforts to Spread Deadly Disinformation in Africa

Call for Recommendations: 2024 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate ExcellenceToday, the U.S. Department of State’s Global Engagement Center is exposing Russia’s intelligence services for providing material support and guidance to “African Initiative,” a new information agency focused on Africa-Russia relations that has spread disinformation regarding the United States and European countries. The Kremlin’s disinformation campaign in Africa: In addition to its own staff, African […]

United States to Co-Host the Sixth Indo-Pacific Business Forum

U.S. Department of State Participates in the 19th Internet Governance ForumThe United States government, in partnership with the Government of the Philippines, is sponsoring the sixth Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) on May 21, 2024.  Government and business leaders from the United States, the Philippines, and across the Indo-Pacific will exchange ideas, explore regional government and business partnerships, and discuss commercial opportunities. The IPBF will showcase […]