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One Year of Detention for American Hikers

Secretary Clinton (July 30): "Tomorrow marks the year-long detention of three U.S. citizens, Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd, and Joshua Fattal... Their release by Iran is long overdue and their continued detention is unjustifiable." Full Text»
Date: 05/20/2010 Description: In this May 20, 2010, file photo, American hikers Shane Bauer, left, Sarah Shourd, center, and Josh Fattal, sit at the Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran, Iran. They have been detained in Iran since July 31, 2009.  © AP Image

Conversations With America: The New START Treaty

Under Secretary Ellen Tauscher discussed the New START Treaty with Steven Pifer, Director of the Brookings Institution’s Arms Control Initiative. View Video» More»

President's Forum With Young African Leaders

July 30: President Obama will host a forum in Washington, DC, August 3-5 with approximately 120 young leaders from civil society and the private sector representing more than 40 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. More» Media Note»
Date: 07/30/2010 Description: 2010 President's Forum With Young African Leaders - State Dept Image

In Other News

Tech@State: Mobile Money
July 30: The State Department will host Tech@State: Mobile Money on Monday, August 2. Areas of discussion include increasing the scale of mobile money initiatives and the application of mobile money in foreign policy initiatives. More»
U.S. Policy Towards Central Asia
Assistant Secretary Blake (July 30): "Recognizing the uniqueness of each of the five Central Asian nations... U.S. policy supports the development of fully sovereign, stable democratic nations, integrated into the world economy..." Full Text»
New START Treaty
Assistant Secretary Gottemoeller (July 29): "[This] represents a significant step forward in building a stable, cooperative relationship with Russia... It advances the security of the entire world." Full Text» Video» More on New START»
Arab League Initiative Committee
Assistant Secretary Crowley (July 29): "We are encouraged by reports that Arab states meeting in Cairo agree on the need to resume direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians to reach a final status agreement." Full Text»
July 30th Closure of U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez
Assistant Secretary Crowley (July 30): "We are reviewing our security posture at the consulate. It has been closed today as part of that review." Full Text» Warden Message»
Global Navigation Satellite Systems
July 30: The U.S. and EU released a joint statement on cooperation between the U.S. Global Positioning System and Europe's planned Galileo space-based navigation system. Statement»
U.S.-Japan Relations for the 21st Century
Assistant Secretary Campbell (July 27): "The U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of our engagement in the Asia-Pacific. The alliance has provided a basis for peace and security in the Asia-Pacific for a half-century." Full Text» Video»
U.S. Support for Kyrgyzstan
Assistant Secretary Blake (July 27): "The United States has been one of the leading donors, committing up to $48 million thus far to help the people of Kyrgyzstan. This aid is in addition to normal foreign aid levels...." Full Text» Fact Sheet»

Features

Date: 07/26/2010 Description: Assistant Secretary Valenzuela and Ambassador to the Bahamas Nicole Avant answer questions at a press availability in the Bahamas. - State Dept Image
State @ Work
Assistant Secretary Arturo Valenzuela and Ambassador to the Bahamas Nicole Avant answer questions from the press. More»
Date: 2010 Description: Workers continue restoration efforts at Qala Ikhtyaruddin, the 15th-century citadel of Herat, Afghanistan.  - State Dept Image
Cultural Preservation
An Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation grant supports the restoration of Qala Ikhtyaruddin, a 15th-century citadel Afghanistan. Secretary's Message» More»
Date: 06/09/2010 Description: Going Mobile: Stay in Touch With the U.S. Department of State logo - State Dept Image
mobile.state.gov
Get the latest foreign policy information by pointing the browser on your BlackBerry, iPhone, or other hand-held device to m.state.govMore>>
Date: 04/07/2010 Description: Cover of the State Department's April 7, 2010 Open Government Plan - State Dept Image
Open Government
The State Department is committed to sharing information with the public about the diplomatic work we conduct. Open Government Plan»
 Description: Students gather together to pose for camera. State Department photo
Fulbright Program Enriches Students
Learn about foreign cultures while sharing U.S. views and values. 7th Alumni Conference» Fulbrighters in D.C.»
Date: 05/12/2009 Description: Virtual Student Foreign Service State Dept Photo
Student Foreign Service
These internships will harness technology and a commitment to global service to facilitate new forms of diplomatic engagement.