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International Criminal Court

Legal Advisor Koh (June 15): "Principled engagement can protect and advance our interests ... and make for ... a better relationship going forward between the U.S. and the ICC." Full Text» Video»

2010 Trafficking in Persons Report

Secretary Clinton (June 14): "Behind these statistics on the pages are the struggles of real human beings.... Through this report we bear witness ... and commit ourselves to abolishing this horrible crime." Full Text» Video» Report» Fact Sheet» Briefing»

Diplomacy Briefing Series: Sub-Saharan Africa

Secretary Clinton (June 14): " We believe strongly that Africa can have and should have a very positive future for its people, and we want to be the partners who help to realize those dreams...." Full Text» Video»

In Other News

New START Treaty
Assistant Secretary Gottemoeller (June 15): "The New START Treaty represents a significant step forward in building a stable, cooperative relationship with Russia." Full Text» Video»
Iran's Nuclear Program
Assistant Secretary Crowley (June 15): "We hope that the Security Council's adoption of this resolution [1929] will affect Iran's strategic calculus and cause Iran to take a more constructive course." Full Text» Video»
U.S.-Turkmenistan Consultations
Assistant Secretary Blake (June 14): "Today marks a new chapter in initiating an important dialog on all aspects of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Turkmenistan." Full Text»
Situation in the Kyrgyz Republic
Assistant Secretary Crowley (June 12): "The United States is closely monitoring developments in the Kyrgyz Republic and calls for a rapid restoration of peace and public order in the city of Osh and elsewhere where it appears ethnic violence is occurring." Full Text»
U.S.-Latvian Relations
Secretary Clinton (June 15): "We are ... a close friend and ally of Latvia. ... We are prepared to do whatever we can to assist and deepen and broaden our ties between the two countries." Full Text» Video»
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
June 14: The U.S. is grateful for the offers of assistance received from seventeen countries and four international bodies in the form of equipment, expertise, and general assistance. Full Text»
Mineral Wealth in Afghanistan
Assistant Secretary Crowley (June 14): "Mineral extraction faces numerous but not insurmountable challenges.... We are working closely with the Afghan Ministry of Mines to support development in this sector." Full Text» Video»
Iran's Disputed Presidential Election
Secretary Clinton (June 12): "The United States reaffirms its commitment to engage with Iran on all issues in pursuit of a negotiated diplomatic resolution, on the basis of mutual respect and mutual interests." Full Text»

Features

Date: 06/11/2010 Description: A Mexican and a South African soccer fan cheer before the World Cup group A soccer match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday, June 11, 2010. © AP Image
World Cup 2010, South Africa
South Africa is hosting the Federation International Football Association (FIFA) soccer World Cup June 11- July 11, 2010. More»
Date: 06/01/2010 Description: 2010 LGBT Pride Month: Ken Seifert - State Dept Image
Celebrating LGBT Pride Month
Ken Seifert is a published author ("The Rising Storm") and is highly interested in issues of diversity. More»
Date: 06/07/2010 Description: Secretary Clinton in the 40th OAS Assembly Official Ministerial Photo in Lima, Peru. - State Dept Image
State @ Work
Secretary Clinton in the 40th OAS Assembly Official Ministerial Photo in Lima, Peru. More»
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»
Date: 03/15/2010 Location: Washington Description: Opinion_space logo - State Dept Image
Opinion Space
The U.S. Department of State is interested in your perspectives and input on a series of important foreign policy questions.  More»
 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.»