Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Republic of Korea National Security Advisor Cho

As the flames raged through Pacific Palisades, consuming homes and threatening lives, firefighters faced an unthinkable crisis: empty hydrants. The uphill reservoir that once fed the lifeblood of firefighting efforts had been drained, leaving crews without the water pressure to battle the advancing inferno. It was not a natural disaster that sealed the fate of […]

The aviation industry is embarking on a bold transformation that could change the way we think about air travel forever. Electric aviation, once a concept relegated to sci-fi fantasies, is now gaining momentum thanks to environmental concerns, advancements in technology, and a strong business case. This shift isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a revolution that could […]

The Department of State has issued the 2023 Country Reports on Terrorism (CRT), which provide a detailed look at how the counterterrorism environment and associated threats have evolved over the past year, fulfilling an important Congressional mandate.  Each year, the CRT provides insight on important issues in the fight against terrorism and helps the United […]

Today, the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (“123 Agreement”) between the United States and Singapore entered into force.  This agreement enables deeper nuclear cooperation, consistent with the highest international standards of safety, security, and nonproliferation, and builds on our existing strong bilateral partnership. Cooperation opens new opportunities for exploring advanced clean […]

Why Agriculture Needs Sustainable Energy: Electric Tractors and Crop-Spraying Airplanes as the Starting Point Agriculture is the backbone of human civilization. It provides essential resources like food, textiles, and biofuels. But this critical industry has a dark side: it significantly contributes to global environmental challenges. Agriculture accounts for nearly 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions, […]

The Department of State is announcing additional action today under the visa restriction policy that prohibits visa issuance to those who are responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Georgia.  Today’s action will affect approximately twenty individuals, including individuals serving as government ministers and in Parliament, law enforcement and security officials, and private citizens. […]