The Department's Mission and Strategic Goals and the Key Strategic Priorities that fall under them are as follows:
Mission: Advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community by helping to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system.
Strategic Goal 1: Achieve Peace and Security
The following Key Strategic Priorities fall under Strategic Goal 1:
- Counterterrorism
- Weapons of Mass Destruction and Destabilizing Weapons
- Security Cooperation and Security Sector Reform
- Conflict Prevention, Mitigation, and Response
- Transnational Crime and Counternarcotics
- Homeland Security
Strategic Goal 2: Governing Justly and Democratically
The following Key Strategic Priorities fall under Strategic Goal 2:
- Rule of Law and Human Rights
- Good Governance
- Political Competition and Consensus Building
- Civil Society
Strategic Goal 3: Investing in People
The following Key Strategic Priorities fall under Strategic Goal 3:
- Health
- Education
- Social Services and Protection for Vulnerable Populations
Strategic Goal 4: Promoting Economic Growth and Prosperity
The following Key Strategic Priorities fall under Strategic Goal 4:
- Private Markets
- Trade and Investment
- Energy Security
- Environment
- Agriculture
- Economic Opportunity and Growth
- Infrastructure
Strategic Goal 5: Providing Humanitarian Assistance
The following Key Strategic Priorities fall under Strategic Goal 5:
- Protection, Assistance and Solutions
- Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
- Orderly Humane Means for Migration Management
Strategic Goal 6: Promoting International Understanding
The following Key Strategic Priorities fall under Strategic Goal 6:
- Offer a Positive Vision
- Marginalize Extremism
- Nurture Common Interests and Values
Strategic Goal 7: Strengthening Consular and Management Capabilities
The following Key Strategic Priorities fall under Strategic Goal 7:
- Consular Services (Visas, Passports, American Citizen Services)
- Major Management Functions (Human Resources, Information Technology, Diplomatic Security, Facilities, Planning and Accountability, Administrative Services, Rightsizing)
