Conviction and Sentencing of Individuals Charged in Connection with the Killing of U.S. Citizen Stephen Troell in Baghdad, Iraq

The United States is today designating 19 individuals and entities that generate revenue for the Lukashenka regime, operate in the Belarusian defense sector, and facilitate Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.  We are taking these actions to increase the cost to the Lukashenka regime for its brutal suppression of the pro-democracy movement and civil society […]

The United States has consistently opposed actions that undermine stability in the West Bank, including attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians, and Palestinian attacks against Israelis. We have underscored to the Israeli government the need to do more to hold accountable extremist settlers who have committed violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. As President Biden […]

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Italian Republic on the occasion of the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS. Begin Text. The Italian Republic hosted a meeting of senior diplomatic representatives from the Small Group of the Global Coalition […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Acting Deputy Secretary Victoria Nuland met with German State Secretary Thomas Bagger on November 30, in Washington, D.C.  Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland and State Secretary Bagger stressed the importance of continued U.S.-German bilateral cooperation to address shared geopolitical challenges, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, and affirmed U.S.-Germany joint commitment to support […]

On December 5, the United States and Sweden signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). This agreement, signed by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson, will empower our two countries to expand our close security partnership, enhance our cooperation in multilateral security operations, and strengthen transatlantic security together. By design, the […]

MODERATOR:  So on behalf of the broad, diverse USGLC Coalition, business and NGO leaders, military, faith leaders, mayors and farmers from all 50 states, we are honored to pay tribute to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken with the USGLC’s Global Leadership Award for truly making our world a better, safer place.  Please welcome Secretary […]