The Department's Mission and Strategic Objectives and the Strategic Goals that fall under them are as follows:
Mission: Create a more secure, democratic, and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community.
Strategic Objective 1: Achieve Peace and Security
The following Strategic Goals fall under Strategic Objective 1:
Strategic Goal 1: Regional Stability
Strategic Goal 2: Counterterrorism
Strategic Goal 3: Homeland Security
Strategic Goal 4: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Strategic Goal 5: International Crime and Drugs
Strategic Goal 6: American Citizens
Strategic Objective 2: Advance Sustainable Development and Global Interests
The following Strategic Goals fall under Strategic Objective 2:
Strategic Goal 7: Democracy and Human Rights
Strategic Goal 8: Economic Prosperity and Security
Strategic Goal 9: Social and Environmental Issues
Strategic Goal 10: Humanitarian Response
Strategic Objective 3: Promote International Understanding
The following Strategic Goal falls under Strategic Objective 3:
Strategic Goal 11: Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Strategic Objective 4: Advance Sustainable Development and Global Interests
The following Strategic Goal falls under Strategic Objective 4:
Strategic Goal 12: Management and Organizational Excellence
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