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U.S. - German Relations

Secretary Clinton (Jan. 20): "We’re looking forward to our work in May in Chicago at the NATO summit. [T]he U.S. is fully committed to maintaining a force posture in Europe that meets our enduring commitment to ... our collective defense obligations to our NATO allies." Full Text»

Award for Corporate Excellence

Secretary Clinton (Jan. 18): "We are honoring these two companies because they have had an exceptional impact in giving back to the communities where they do business. They are setting the highest standards for corporate social responsibility." Full Text» More»

Cultural Ambassador Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Secretary Clinton (Jan. 18): "We ask distinguished Americans to take on an additional responsibility in the midst of their very busy lives as a cultural ambassador for our country. And we’re thrilled that you have agreed to do this." Full Text»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Syria

Spokesperson Nuland (Jan. 20): "We are aware of the reports of the possible arrest of U.S. citizen Abdelkader Chaar in Aleppo, Syria on January 8th. We’ve been in contact with Syrian authorities and have requested confirmation of the arrest and requested consular access."  Full Text»

Council on Women's Business Leadership

On Tuesday, January 24th, Secretary Clinton will host the first meeting at the State Department. The meeting can be viewed via live webcast on the Internet at www.state.gov/e/eb/adcom/icwbl/. Full Text»

Visa Pilot Program

Jan. 19: Today the President announced that the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working together to improve and speed up the visa process for certain categories of travelers. Fact Sheet» Statement by Secretary Clinton» White House Press Statement»

U.S. To Engage With Nigeria on Regional Security

Jan. 20: The meeting marks the sixth working group meeting of the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission convened to advance shared objectives since its initiation in April 2010. Full Text»

Travel to Israel, West Bank, and Tunisia

Jan. 20: Deputy Secretary Nides and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wolin will travel to Israel, the West Bank and Tunisia on January 23-25 to underscore the commitment of the U.S. to economic engagement and assistance as part of its diplomatic efforts in the region. Full Text»

Apps4Africa Contest Winners

Jan. 19: The State Department announced the East Africa winners of the Apps4Africa: Climate Challenge, a regional competition to address local climate change challenges through the development of web-based and mobile applications. More»

Features

Date: 01/18/2012 Description: Dance! Diplomacy in Action campaign by the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) - State Dept Image
Dance! Diplomacy in Motion

Check out the four dance companies that will tour around the globe in 2012 as part of the U.S. Department of State's DanceMotion USA program. More» Video»

Date: 01/13/2012 Description: Secretary Clinton meets with Central American youth ambassadors on January 13, 2012 at the State Department in Washington, DC. - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Secretary Clinton meets with Central American youth ambassadors at the State Department. More»

Description: The lighted Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, July 12, 2001. [© AP Images]
Background Notes

Background Notes include facts about land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. More»

Date: 02/09/2011 Description: QR Code for m.state.gov - State Dept Image
state.gov for Mobile

Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.gov. Other Government apps»

Date: 06/14/2011 Description: Logo for IPhone App: State Department Seal and stylized image of an airplane in flight. - State Dept Image
State Department iPhone App

The "Smart Traveler" iPhone App is for U.S. travelers going abroad. More» Other Government apps»

Date: 10/05/2011 Description: Assistant Secretary Brownfield (right) and New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). - State Dept Image
INL's Mission

The mission of the INL Bureau is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States, its citizens, and partner nations. More»

Date: 10/26/2011 Description: Overseas Crisis Readiness logo: A stylized globe of the world representing the letter O, followed by the letter C in green and the letter R in deep gold. Beneath the letters appears "Overseas Crisis Readiness." - State Dept Image
Overseas Crisis Readiness

Be prepared! Learn about evacuation procedures, go-bags, and resiliency. Develop a Crisis Preparedness plan for you and your family today! More»

Date: 10/11/2011 Description: Screen shot of new Discover Diplomacy website. - State Dept Image
Discover Diplomacy

Learn about the people, places, and issues of diplomacy on the new Discover Diplomacy website»

Date: 10/06/2011 Description: Still from video: Ambassador Edward Brynn, the Historian of the State Department speaking to camera. - State Dept Image
History of U.S. Foreign Relations

Learn about the history and significance of the Foreign Relations of the U.S. series now in its 150th year. More»

Date: 11/09/2011 Description: The U.S. Department of State is proud to collaborate with the Metropolitan Museum of Art on international outreach for the "New Galleries for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia." © MET Image
Collaboration With the MET

The Department is collaborating with the Metropolitan Museum of Art on international outreach for the "New Galleries for the Art ..." More»

Date: 2011 Description: Open Government Plan. - State Dept Image
Open Government Plan

The State Department has a longstanding history and commitment to sharing information with the public about the diplomatic work that we conduct.... More»

Date: 06/22/2011 Description: Former Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson delivers remarks during her recording of "The Ambassador Series" at the Sangamo Club in Springfield, Illinois. - State Dept Image
Public Diplomacy in Action

Tracey Ann Jacobson participated in "The Ambassador Series" to discuss what the State Department does around the world. More» Watch Now»

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