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A Discussion on the Southern Sudan Referendum

Special Envoy Gration (Jan. 6): "This is a really big deal because this vote gives the Southern Sudanese the opportunity to decide whether they want to be united as they have been since 1956, or to choose independence." Full Text» Steps to the Referendum» More»

One-Year Anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti

Counselor Mills (Jan. 7): "I think one of the reasons why Haiti is such an enduring power is that it has really the ability to transcend even in the face of an extraordinarily challenging framework."  Full Text»  Briefing on Food Security»

Conversations With America: The First QDDR

Jan. 6: Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter and Donald K. Steinberg discussed the recently released QDDR report. Full Text»  Video»

In Other News

Protests in Tunisia

Assistant Secretary Crowley (Jan. 7): "We are concerned about demonstrations that have occurred over the past few weeks in Tunisia, which we understand to be the result of social and economic unrest."  Full Text»

Ambassador to Syria

Assistant Secretary Crowley (Jan. 7):  "Putting an ambassador in Damascus should not be viewed as a reward to the Syrian Government. It improves our ability to deliver firm messages to the Syrian Government and to articulate clearly our concerns and priorities to Syria." Full Text»

U.S.-China Relations

Secretary Clinton (Jan. 5): "Both the minister and I feel a great sense of responsibility to ensure that [President Hu Jintao's visit] continues the positive, cooperative, comprehensive relationship between our two countries." Full Text»

Cote d'Ivoire: Financial Sanctions

Jan. 6: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today leveled financial sanctions against former Cote d’Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo and his wife, Simone Gbagbo. Full Text»

Signing of U.S.- Pakistan Cooperative Dam Project

Acting Special Representative Ruggiero (Jan, 7): "The completion of these two dams will bring significant improvements to the lives of the people in these communities, including new economic development opportunities."  Full Text»  View Video»

Firm Commitment to Japan

Secretary Clinton (Jan. 6): "We have a challenging security environment in the East Asia region now. The U.S. is firmly committed to our alliance with Japan, and we continue to work on the full range of significant issues that are part of this bedrock security alliance." Full Text»

Secretary Clinton Meets With Activists

Jan. 6: Secretary Clinton met with Belarusian and Belarusian-American human rights activists to discuss recent events in Belarus. Full Text»

Travel to the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar

Jan. 6: Secretary Clinton will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar from Jan. 8-13. Full Text» Background Briefing»

Features

Date: 12/17/2010 Description: The first Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, "Leading Through Civilian Power," - State Dept Image
QDDR

QDDR provides a blueprint for elevating American "civilian power" to better advance our national interests and to be a better partner to the U.S. military. More»

Date: 11/29/2010 Description: U.S. Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry tours Paktya province in Afghanistan. On one of the stops, Eikenberry hands out school supplies at a newly constructed school for boys and girls.  - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Ambassador Eikenberry tours Paktya province and hands out school supplies at a newly constructed school for boys and girls. More»

Description: Doors to Diplomacy website contest. © State Dept Photo
Doors to Diplomacy

Doors to Diplomacy recognizes the student-created Web projects that best teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. 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»
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»