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The U.S.-Philippines Alliance

Assistant Secretary Campbell (Feb. 7): "Our efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Philippine alliance are part of a broader strategy by the Obama Administration to increase American strategic engagement and focus in the Asia-Pacific region." Full Text»

Suspending Embassy Operations in Syria

Feb. 6: The recent surge in violence, including bombings in Damascus on December 23 and January 6, has raised serious concerns that our Embassy is not sufficiently protected from armed attack. Full Text» DipNote Blog» White House Statement»

Date: 02/05/2012 Description: Syrian protesters wave a revolutionary flag during a demonstration in Idlib, Syria. © AP Image

Roundtable With Young Roma Professionals

Secretary Clinton (Feb. 5): "Today, I am proud to announce that the United States will join the Decade of Roma Inclusion as an official observer." Full Text» Trip Page»

Date: 02/05/2012 Description: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during a meeting with Roma business and NGO leaders for a roundtable at the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. © AP Image

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Iran

Spokesperson Nuland (Feb. 7): "We call on Iranian security forces to cease the harassment of those seeking to exercise their universal rights, and we will stand with Iranian journalists and civil society activists in their continuing fight for the ability to express themselves freely." Full Text»

Recent Developments at Camp Ashraf

Ambassador Fried (Feb. 7): "The U.S. has and continues to welcome and support the peaceful temporary relocation and eventual permanent resettlement of the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq." Full Text»

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

Secretary Clinton (Feb. 6): "It is estimated that 100 to 140 million women around the world have undergone this brutal procedure and three million girls are at risk every year." Full Text» DipNote Blog»

The U.S.-Bulgaria Partnership

Secretary Clinton (Feb. 5): "It’s an honor to be back in this beautiful country and to have a chance to demonstrate the very strong partnership and friendship between the United States and Bulgaria." Full Text» Trip Page»

The Defense Trade Advisory Group

Feb. 7: The Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG), a private-sector panel that provides advice to the U.S. Government on the policy and regulation of U.S. defense trade, is now accepting membership applications for the upcoming 2012-2014 term. Full Text»

Munich Security Conference

Secretary Clinton (Feb. 4): "Here in Munich, I have had productive discussions with a number of my counterparts concerning a list of critical issues. One that kept coming up is the ongoing violence in Syria." Full Text» DipNote Blog» Trip Page»

Features

Date: 11/15/2011 Description: "Serving Abroad...Through Their Eyes" - State Dept Image
Tell Your Story in Photos

Military, Foreign and Civil Service members are invited to share their story through photos. Contest winners will be honored in Washington! More»

Date: 01/23/2012 Description: My State Department interface. - State Dept Image
My State Department

My State Department lets you create a custom view of state.gov so you can easily stay on top of favorite foreign policy topics. More»

Date: 02/01/2012 Description: Black History Month 2012: Sean McIntosh - State Dept Image
Black History Month 2012

Spokesman Sean McIntosh credits his mother, aunts, and grandmother for the early lifelong lessons that continue to hold value today. More»

Date: 01/17/2012 Description: Assistant Secretary Fernandez gives an exclusive interview to several bloggers from the Maghreb region during the January 16-18, 2012 U.S.-Maghreb Entrepreneurship Conference. They blogged and live-tweeted throughout the conference. - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Assistant Secretary Fernandez gives an exclusive interview to several bloggers during the U.S.-Maghreb Entrepreneurship Conference.  More»

Date: 2012 Description: Acting Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Mike Hammer is interviewed at the New York Foreign Press Center, one of the two U.S.-based centers providing a platform for Department officials to inform foreign journalists of breaking issues and key policies. © Photo by Jonathan Wyett
Public Affairs Goes Global

As international media evolve and as crises unfold, PA can communicate instantaneously with the world. More»

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»

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»

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